"Regulator" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A device or system used to control or direct the flow of something, such as air, gas, power, or heat.
In a social context, a person or body that enforces rules, standards, or laws, often in a particular industry or profession.
Example: The government is the main regulator of banks and financial institutions.
In a biological sense, a regulator is a protein or molecule that controls the production or activity of other molecules.
Example: Hormones are types of regulators that help to control growth and development in the body.
Meaning: at fixed or usual intervals; repeatedly and consistently. Example: "She works regularly at the office from 9 to 5 every day."
A person who regularly attends or participates in something: <br><br>1. People who regularly frequent a particular place, such as a bar or restaurant. Example: "The regulars at the coffee shop know the owner by name."<br>2. A sports team that consistently places finish high in the standings.<br>3. Employees who are scheduled to work a set number of hours per week or per pay period in repetitive periods.
To control or direct by a system of rules, measures, or controls, so as to achieve a particular objective or maintain order.
Regulators refer to authorities or organizations that regulate and oversee certain activities, industries, or behaviors to ensure they operate within legal boundaries and meet specific standards. They are responsible for enforcing rules, laws, and guidelines, and can include:<br><br> Government agencies<br> Regulatory bodies<br> Industry associations<br> Professional organizations<br> Standards agencies<br><br>Regulators may focus on various areas such as:<br><br> Financial regulation: oversight of banks, stock markets, and financial institutions<br> Environmental regulation: protection of air, water, and land quality<br> Health and safety regulation: protection of workers' rights and public health<br> Energy regulation: oversight of energy production and distribution<br> Information technology regulation: protection of data privacy and cybersecurity<br><br>Their role is to ensure that individuals, businesses, and organizations comply with laws, regulations, and industry standards, and to provide guidance and support to help them meet these requirements.<br><br>In general, regulators play a crucial role in maintaining public trust, confidence, and safety, while also promoting fair competition, innovation, and economic growth.
To regurgitate means to bring something back up or repeat something that has already been said or done. It can also refer to the bodily process of vomiting up food that has not been digested. In addition, it can mean to repeat information without thinking critically or deeply about it.
Meaning: To repeat or recite from memory something that has been learned previously, especially in a mechanical or unthinking way.<br><br>Example sentence: "The student regurgitated his lines from the play in front of the teacher, but didn't show any understanding of the character's motivations."