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regulator Meaning & Definition

What Does Regulator Mean?

As a noun, regulator means A device that controls or limits something. It is also used to mean A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law.

Regulator Definition (Noun)

  1. A device that controls or limits something.

    The voltage regulator stopped working and the resulting overload destroyed the device.

  2. A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law.
  3. A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock.
  4. A gene involved in controlling the expression of one or more other genes.
  5. A device that controls the supply of steam to the cylinders of a steam locomotive.
  6. A bulldozer (member of intimidating group of white US Southerners).

Synonyms of Regulator

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Regulator in a Sentence

The voltage regulator stopped working and the resulting overload destroyed the device.

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