regulator
Translation
regulator, regulatory body
Examples
The financial regulator is investigating the bank.
The financial regulator is investigating the bank.
A pressure regulator controls the flow of gas.
A pressure regulator controls the flow of gas.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) regulator ((of sth.)) a person or body that supervises a particular industry or business activity The financial regulator is investigating the bank.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supervisor, controller, governor, adjuster
Etymology
From Latin 'regulare' (to control, to direct). The suffix '-or' denotes an agent or device that performs the action.
Memory Tips
Think of 'regular'. A regulator makes things 'regular' or standard.