Regulator

/ɹɛɡ.juː.leɪt.ə/ noun

A device that controls or limits something.

What it means

  1. (noun) A device that controls or limits something. “The voltage regulator stopped working and the resulting overload destroyed the device.”
  2. (noun) A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law.
  3. (noun) A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock.
  4. (noun) A gene involved in controlling the expression of one or more other genes.
  5. (noun) A device that controls the supply of steam to the cylinders of a steam locomotive.
  6. (noun) A bulldozer (member of intimidating group of white US Southerners).

Letter analysis

  • Regulator contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 4.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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Common questions

What does Regulator mean?

A device that controls or limits something.

How many letters are in Regulator?

Regulator has 9 letters.

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