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regulator
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regulator
n.
person or thing that manages, person or thing that controls; mechanical device that adjusts or controls according to specific regulations
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Regulator
Regulator may refer to:
Technology
- Regulator (automatic control), a device that maintains a designated characteristic, as in:
- Regulator (sewer), a control device used in a combined sewer system
- A device in mechanical watches attached to the balance spring for adjusting the rate of the balance wheel
- A precision pendulum clock, originally used as a time-standard for adjusting or regulating other clocks and watches
- A British term for a steam engine's throttle
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regulator
Noun
1. any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
(hypernym) control, controller
(hyponym) aperture
(derivation) regulate, modulate
2. a official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest
(hypernym) official, functionary
(derivation) regulate, regularize, regularise, order, govern
3. a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
(synonym) governor
(hypernym) control, controller
(hyponym) timer
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Regulator (der)
nm.
regulator, person or thing that manages, person or thing that controls; device that adjusts to a specific level or condition
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regülatör
n.
regulator
