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

State and federal regulators must approve the technical changes before work begins. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

In other words, these firms believe Dodd-Frank empowered the CFTC to become a regulator of activities that resemble sports betting. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2026

Living in a shed In recent months, Florida regulators have documented scores of violations at the homes throughout South Florida. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Customers, employees, investors, regulators and partners decide who to work with based on trust. — Punit Bhatia, Forbes.com, 25 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