regulator

noun

reg·​u·​la·​tor ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər 

 also  ˈrā-

1

: one that regulates

2

: regulatory gene

Synonyms

• 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

Interpretable models, while perhaps performing slightly worse in the short term, can let AI developers and regulators alike understand model shortcomings and where data or model improvement efforts are needed. —Rishabh Sambare, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

Videos from riders have showed traffic problems and driving issues, drawing the attention of federal highway safety regulators. —Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025

Its new deal with Ferrero will face reviews by Kellogg's shareholders as well as federal regulators. —Alina Selyukh, NPR, 10 July 2025

The crackdown comes as the county has once again found itself in the hot seat with state regulators. —Rebecca Ellis follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025

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