What is another word for limiter?
Pronunciation: [lˈɪmɪtə] (IPA) 
A "limiter" is a device that places a restriction on a certain action or process. There are several synonyms for this term, including restrainer, regulator, governor, controller, and moderator. A restrainer imposes a limit on something in order to prevent it from exceeding its safe or intended parameters. A regulator, on the other hand, specifies the rate at which a process should be performed. A governor is used to limit or control the speed of a machine. A controller is a device that regulates or adjusts the output of a system. A moderator is used to regulate the intensity or speed of a process or reaction. All of these words are used to refer to devices that place some kind of limit on a certain activity or process.
