regulator

noun

reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər How to pronounce regulator (audio)
also ˈrā-
1
: one that regulates
2

Examples of regulator in a Sentence

the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity
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Bazalgette’s argument mirrors the one that ITV has begun making to UK lawmakers and regulators. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025 While simulation can prepare AI for millions of events, regulators are still defining how to certify systems for nationwide deployment. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025 Boring had previously entered into a settlement agreement in 2022 with the regulator for similar violations. Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025 In a separate ruling, in October 2025, the French equalities regulator said Meta’s Facebook algorithm breached France’s anti-discrimination law by displaying different job advertisements to men and women. Carlotta Dotto, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regulator

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of regulator was in 1648

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“Regulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regulator. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

Medical Definition

regulator

noun
reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈreg-yə-ˌlāt-ər How to pronounce regulator (audio)
1
: one that regulates
2

Legal Definition

regulator

noun
reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər How to pronounce regulator (audio)
: one (as a government agency) that regulates

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