regulator

noun

reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər 

also ˈrā-

1

: one that regulates

2

: regulatory gene

Synonyms of regulator

• controller
• control

Examples of regulator in a Sentence

the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, experts say the penalties available to regulators are limited. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

His company argued in a May lawsuit against licenses issued by the regulator NMDPRA that fuel imports undermine the refinery’s investment and make the domestic market inefficient. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Federal regulators already treat it differently from many other digital assets, and the legislation was principally intended to create a broader framework governing how cryptocurrencies are issued, sold and regulated. — Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

With technology advancing quickly, regulators are trying to keep up while also facing pressure not to stifle innovation. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing regulator

• growth regulator
• regulator gene

Rhymes for regulator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

Medical Definition

regulator

noun

reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈreg-yə-ˌlāt-ər 

1

: one that regulates

2

: regulatory gene

Legal Definition

regulator

noun

reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər 

: one (as a government agency) that regulates