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Meaning of regulator
A person or thing that directs or controls something, especially a device that controls the amount of something, such as pressure or flow.
Etymology of regulator
The word "regulator" comes from the Latin "regulare", which means "to direct" or "to control"
It has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person or thing that directs or controls something
Over time, the word has taken on additional meanings, including a device that controls the amount of something, and a person or organization that makes sure that things are done in a fair and honest way
Synonyms
controller
moderator
governor
director
manager
supervisor
overseer
administrator
coordinator
monitor
arbiter
mediator
referee
umpire
adjuster
calibrator
standardizer
stabilizer
moderator
restrainer
limiter
governor
controller
director
manager
supervisor
regulator
coordinator
monitor
adjuster
calibrator
standardizer
stabilizer
Definitions
- A person or thing that directs or controls something
- * A device that controls the amount of something, such as pressure or flow
- * A person or organization that makes sure that things are done in a fair and honest way
Usage Examples
- The regulator of the company ensured that all financial transactions were transparent and honest
- * The pressure regulator on the pipe prevented it from bursting
- * The government appointed a regulator to oversee the banking industry
Antonyms
deregulator
nonregulator
uncontroller
nonmonitor
nonarbiter
nonmediator
nonreferee
nonumpire
nonadjuster
noncalibrator
nonstandardizer
nonstabilizer
promoter
encourager
supporter
facilitator
enabler
liberator
freed
uncontrolled
unmonitored
unrestrained
unlimited