regulator
A device that controls or limits somethingA device that controls or limits something.
» The case was referred to the media regulator.
Meaning
7 sensesA device that controls or limits something.
регуля́торreguljátor
регуля́торrehuljátor
A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially regulatory law as sanctioned by statutory law.
регулиро́вщикreguliróvščik, регулиро́вщицаreguliróvščica
регулюва́льникrehuljuválʹnyk, регулюва́льницяrehuljuválʹnycja
A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock.
A gene involved in controlling the expression of one or more other genes.
A device that controls the supply of steam to the cylinders of a steam locomotive.
(historical)Synonym of bulldozer (“member of intimidating group of white US Southerners”).
A positive real number determining the density of the units in Dirichlet's unit theorem.
- any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
- an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest
- a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
Examples
5 sentencesThe case was referred to the media regulator.
There was a flare-up between local residents and state regulators.
This company has been in the cross hairs of regulators for years.
Regulators blocked the buyout on anti-trust grounds.
U.S. regulators Wednesday approved a new tuberculosis drug that when taken with two other medicines shows dramatic results.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
From regulate + -or.From regulate + -or.
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Forms
plural: regulators| Singular | regulator |
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| Plural | regulators |
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