Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A material or device that controls a particular function.
Regulator
/ˈreɡjəleɪtə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The city appointed a new traffic light regulator.She worked as a financial regulator in London.A pipeline pressure regulator failed, causing a delay.
Etymology:
From the Latin word regulator, derived from regula meaning rule, which is rooted in regere, meaning to guide or direct.
Usage Statistics:
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