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regulator
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʁɨɣulɐˈðoɾ/re·gu·la·dor
Definition
1One who or that which regulates; a device or mechanism that controls or adjusts the operation of something.
Usage examples
“The voltage regulator protects appliances from power surges.”
“The entity acts as a regulator of the financial sector.”
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voltage regulatorspeed regulatorregulatory bodyregulatory function