noun Download 🔗Share A device that controls or limits something. Examples : "The voltage regulator stopped working and the resulting overload destroyed the device." technology device machine system function industry government law Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law. Examples : "Regulators ensure that banks follow the rules to protect people's money. " government law politics business organization job finance economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock. Examples : "In the clockmaker's workshop, a set of precise regulators ensured each new grandfather clock kept perfect time. " time technology device machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A gene involved in controlling the expression of one or more other genes. Examples : "In developing embryos, these regulators ensure that cells differentiate into the correct tissues by controlling which genes are active in each cell type. " biology biochemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A device that controls the supply of steam to the cylinders of a steam locomotive. Examples : "The engineer carefully adjusted the regulators to control the steam pressure and speed of the old steam locomotive. " device machine technical vehicle part industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bulldozer (member of intimidating group of white US Southerners). Examples : "During the Civil Rights era, Black Americans in some Southern towns faced intimidation from regulators who aimed to maintain segregation. " group person history culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading