Definition of Regulator

1. Noun. Any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc..


2. Noun. An official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest.
Generic synonyms: Functionary, Official
Derivative terms: Regulate

3. Noun. A control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel).
Exact synonyms: Governor
Generic synonyms: Control, Controller
Specialized synonyms: Flywheel, Timer
Derivative terms: Govern

Definition of Regulator

1. n. One who, or that which, regulates.

Definition of Regulator

1. Noun. A device that controls or limits something. ¹

2. Noun. A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law. ¹

3. Noun. A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Regulator

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Regulator

1. A substance or process that regulates another substance or process. Growth regulators, substances that can alter the growth of a living organism. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Regulator

regularly
regularness
regularobufagin
regulars
regulatability
regulatable
regulate
regulated
regulates
regulating
regulation
regulation time
regulations
regulative
regulato
regulator (current term)
regulator gene
regulatorily
regulators
regulatory
regulatory T-cell
regulatory agency
regulatory albuminuria
regulatory authority
regulatory cell proliferation kinase
regulatory enzyme
regulatory gene
regulatory offence
regulatory offense
regulatory region

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