Governor (device) — For other uses, see governor (disambiguation). A governor, or speed limiter, is a device used to measure and regulate the speed of a machine, such as an engine. A classic example is the centrifugal governor, also known as the Watt or fly ball… … Wikipedia
Governor (disambiguation) — A Governor is an official, usually acting as the executive of a non sovereign level of government.Governor may also refer to:* Governor (device), a device that regulates the speed of a machine ** Centrifugal governor, a type of governor that… … Wikipedia
governor — [guv′ə nər, guv′ərnər] n. [ME governour < OFr governeor < L gubernator, a pilot, steersman, governor] 1. a person who governs; esp., a) a person appointed to govern a dependency, province, town, fort, etc. ☆ b) the elected head of any state … English World dictionary
governor — ► NOUN 1) an official appointed to govern a town or region. 2) the elected executive head of a US state. 3) the representative of the British Crown in a colony or in a Commonwealth state that regards the monarch as head of state. 4) the head of a … English terms dictionary
governor — /guv euhr neuhr, euh neuhr/, n. 1. the executive head of a state in the U.S. 2. a person charged with the direction or control of an institution, society, etc.: the governors of a bank; the governor of a prison. 3. Also called governor general.… … Universalium
governor — [1] A device designed to automatically control the speed or position of some part (i.e., engine speed or transmission speed). Governors are used to prevent an engine from exceeding its maximum rpms. They are also used on rental vehicles to… … Dictionary of automotive terms
governor — noun a) The leader of a region or state that is a member of a federation or an empire. In Rome, they were endorsed by the emperor and appointed by the Senate. In the modern United States, they are elected by the people of that state. The seven… … Wiktionary
governor — gov•er•nor [[t]ˈgʌv ər nər, ə nər[/t]] n. 1) gov the executive head of a state in the U.S 2) a person charged with the direction or control of an institution, society, etc.: the governors of a bank; the governor of a prison[/ex] 3) gov a ruler or … From formal English to slang
governor — /ˈgʌvənə / (say guvuhnuh), /ˈgʌvnə / (say guvnuh) noun 1. (often upper case) a person charged with the direction or control of an institution, society, etc.: governors of a bank; governor of a prison. 2. (often upper case) a. the representative… …
governor — noun Date: 14th century 1. one that governs: as a. one that exercises authority especially over an area or group b. an official elected or appointed to act as ruler, chief executive, or nominal head of a political unit c. commanding officer d.… … New Collegiate Dictionary
governor — gov·er·nor || gÊŒvnÉ™(r) n. one who governs; executive head of a state (USA); device which automatically regulates speed (Machinery) … English contemporary dictionary