regulator
noun
reg·u·la·tor
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Definition of regulator
1
: one that regulates
2
: regulatory gene
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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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Three recreational marijuana shops can open as early as next week after state regulators gave them the necessary approval Thursday. — Felicia Gans, BostonGlobe.com, "Three pot shops receive OK from state to open next week," 30 Aug. 2019 The agreement only applies to drilling permits applied for in unincorporated Weld County, and state regulators can approve them or deny them. — John Aguilar, The Denver Post, "State regulators agree to process new oil and gas permits in Weld County within 60 days," 28 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'regulator.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for regulator
regulator
noun
English Language Learners Definition of regulator
: a device for controlling the level or amount of something (such as speed or temperature)
: an official who works for the part of the government that controls a public activity (such as banking or insurance) by making and enforcing rules
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regulator
noun
reg·u·la·tor
| \ ˈreg-yə-ˌlāt-ər
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Medical Definition of regulator
1
: one that regulates
2
: regulatory gene
regulator
noun
reg·u·la·tor
| \ ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər
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Legal Definition of regulator
: one (as a government agency) that regulates
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