regulator
/ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.leɪ.tə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: regulators
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A device that controls or limits something.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially regulatory law as sanctioned by statutory law.
Noun
Examples
[…]in part because a key county reservoir had to been^([sic]) drained to reduce earthquake risks highlighted by federal regulators.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “regulator” mean?
A device that controls or limits something.
Is “regulator” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.