regulator — a person or organization that supervises and controls an activity or process
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or organization that supervises and controls an activity or process
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɡjəleɪtər/
Example Sentences
- The food safety regulator banned the suspicious ramen that made people dance uncontrollably.
- Banking regulators are working to prevent another financial crisis.
- My grandmother acts like a cookie regulator - she controls how many we can eat per day.
regulator
NOUN[/ˈreɡjəleɪtər/]
a person or organization that supervises and controls an activity or process
The regulator enforced food safety standards across the industry.
The regulator kept the room temperature comfortable. (RULE + CONTROL DEVICE = REGULATOR)
A good regulator helps every operator work more smoothly later.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin regula, meaning 'rule' or 'straight edge,' which traces back to rex (king). The term originally signified a rule established by royal authority, evolving to denote a person or mechanism that establishes and enforces rules or standards.
Breakdown
regulat- (from Latin regulare, 'to regulate' or 'to make straight') + -or (Latin agent suffix, 'one who' or 'that which'). The root derives from regula (rule, standard).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The food safety regulator banned the suspicious ramen that made people dance uncontrollably.”
“Banking regulators are working to prevent another financial crisis.”
“My grandmother acts like a cookie regulator - she controls how many we can eat per day.”
“The voltage regulator protects electronic devices from power surges.”
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