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regulator

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɚ/ · UK /ˈreɡjʊleɪtə/

Forms: regulators

regulator means: A person or organization that sets rules for an activity or industry and checks that they are followed.

noun

OFFICIAL WATCHDOGC1

A person or organization that sets rules for an activity or industry and checks that they are followed.

  • The regulator ordered the bank to change its practices.
  • Energy regulators are investigating the company.
  • The national regulator sets safety standards for these products.

Similar words: watchdog, regulatory authority

Common phrases: financial regulator, industry regulator, national regulator

CONTROL DEVICEC1

A device that keeps things such as pressure, temperature, or electricity at the right level.

  • The regulator controls the gas flow.
  • A faulty voltage regulator damaged the equipment.
  • Check the pressure regulator before opening the valve.

Similar words: controller

Common phrases: pressure regulator, voltage regulator, gas regulator

Questions about regulator

What does regulator mean?

A person or organization that sets rules for an activity or industry and checks that they are followed.

What is regulator in other languages?

Türkçe: düzenleyici kurum · Español: regulador · Français: régulateur · Deutsch: Aufsichtsbehörde · Italiano: autorità di regolamentazione · 日本語: 規制当局

How do you pronounce regulator?

In American English /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɚ/; in British English /ˈreɡjʊleɪtə/.

How do you use regulator in a sentence?

The regulator ordered the bank to change its practices. Energy regulators are investigating the company.

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