regulator
Translation
regulator, regulatory body, controller
Examples
The financial regulator approved the merger.
The financial regulator approved the merger.
The pressure regulator on the tank failed.
The pressure regulator on the tank failed.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((adjective)) regulator an agency with a specific function The government appointed a new financial regulator.
a ((noun)) regulator a device that controls something You need a voltage regulator for this device.
Similar Words
Synonyms: controller, supervisor (for an agency); valve, governor (for a device)
Etymology
From 'regulate' plus the suffix '-or', which indicates a person or thing that performs an action.
Memory Tips
A 'regulator' is a person or thing that 'regulates'. It can be an agency or a device.