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regulator

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈɹɛɡjəˌɫeɪtɝ// UK //ɹˈɛɡjuːlˌeɪtɐ// reg·u·la·tor Archaic

n. a person or an official group that makes sure companies follow the rules. They often work in areas like finance, energy, or health to protect the public.

n. a person or body appointed by a government or other authority to oversee and control an industry or activity. Often used in the context of ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.


SIMPLE

The banking regulator introduced new rules to prevent another financial crisis.

CONTEXTUAL

The energy regulator fined the utility company for failing to meet its carbon emission targets last year.

COMPLEX

Following the merger, the competition regulator launched an investigation to determine if the new entity would hold an unfair monopoly over the domestic market.

Synonyms
Origin

From regulate + -or.

Usage

Commonly followed by 'of' to specify the industry being monitored, such as 'regulator of telecommunications'.

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