noun
Freq #28393
Meanings
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1
noun
An official person or body that sets and enforces the rules of an industry or activity.
The financial regulator fined the bank for breaking the rules.
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2
noun
A device that controls or limits something, such as flow, pressure, or temperature.
The gas regulator keeps the pressure at a safe level.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
2
noun
· a device that controls or...
governor
Etymology
From regulate + -or.