regulator

English

/ɹɛɡ.juː.leɪt.ə/

noun
Definitions
  • A device that controls or limits something.
  • A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law.
  • A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock.
  • (genetics) A gene involved in controlling the expression of one or more other genes.
  • (rail transport) A device that controls the supply of steam to the cylinders of a steam locomotive.
  • (historical) A bulldozer member of intimidating group of white US Southerners.

Etymology

Suffix from English regulate.

Origin

English

regulate

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