regulator

noun

ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər How to pronounce regulator (audio)
Definition of regulatornext
as in controller
a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity

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Recent Examples of regulator Expect regulators of the traditional gambling industry to weigh in. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The tech behemoth briefly restricted a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing students during the Gen Z protests in July, just days after regulators summoned the company over concerns about child-abuse content. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 On Kalshi, users can currently bet on whether a weight-loss medication and a breast cancer treatment will be approved by federal regulators and on what date. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026 In the wake of Quadriga, Canadian regulators designed one of the most demanding crypto regimes in the world. — Karia Samaroo, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regulator
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  1. controller
  2. control
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  • Known as programmable logic controllers, these devices can be used like an industrial version of home thermostats.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Archer says the system can help controllers and flight crews detect emerging conflicts earlier, giving them more time to make informed decisions before safety risks develop.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of controller
Noun
  • Not necessarily having control of it, but understanding what Kanan did and how this was going to come back to him.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • On June 12, Anthropic suspended access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models to comply with Commerce Department export controls.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of control

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