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Modifier vs Regulator - What's the difference?

modifier | regulator |

As nouns the difference between modifier and regulator

is that modifier is one who, or that which, modifies while regulator is a device that controls or limits something.

modifier

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who, or that which, modifies.
  • (grammar) A word, phrase, or clause that limits or qualifies the sense of another word or phrase.
  • Synonyms

    * qualifier

    Derived terms

    * access modifier * dangling modifier * modifier key

    regulator

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A device that controls or limits something.
  • The voltage regulator stopped working and the resulting overload destroyed the device.
  • A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law.
  • A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock.
  • Derived terms

    * voltage regulator * battery regulator