Regulator
Regulator noun - A mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system.
Usage example: the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity
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Synonyms for Regulator
Switch and regulator are semantically related. in something that regulates topic. In some cases you can use "Switch" instead a noun "Regulator".
Switch
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Switch and Regulator. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/regulator/switch
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