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| 1. | [ noun ] any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc. | |
| Related terms: | control aperture thermostat faucet petcock safety_valve draft register flywheel sluicegate peg ballcock regulate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (work,government) a official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest | |
| Related terms: | official regulate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) | |
| Synonyms: | governor | |
| Related terms: | control timer regulate | |
| Similar spelling: |
regulatory regulate regulated regulative regulation regulating Regalado result |
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