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controller

 

[ kənˈtrəʊlə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electronic devices

A person or thing that directs or regulates something, especially a device that controls the operation of a machine, vehicle, or system.

Synonyms

manager, regulator, supervisor

Examples of usage

  • The flight controller directed the airplane to the correct runway.
  • The TV remote control allows you to change channels and adjust the volume.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

A device or piece of software that manages the input and output of data between a computer and other devices.

Synonyms

interface, manager, supervisor

Examples of usage

  • The game controller allows you to interact with the virtual world using buttons and joysticks.
  • The printer controller is responsible for managing print jobs and sending them to the printer.
Context #3 | Noun

business

A person or organization that has the authority to direct, manage, or oversee the activities of others.

Synonyms

manager, overseer, supervisor

Examples of usage

  • The project controller is responsible for monitoring the budget and progress of the project.
  • The quality controller ensures that products meet the required standards before being shipped.

Translations

Translations of the word "controller" in other languages:

🇵🇹 controlador

🇮🇳 नियंत्रक

🇩🇪 Regler

🇮🇩 pengendali

🇺🇦 контролер

🇵🇱 kontroler

🇯🇵 コントローラー (kontorōrā)

🇫🇷 contrôleur

🇪🇸 controlador

🇹🇷 denetleyici

🇰🇷 컨트롤러 (keonteurolleo)

🇸🇦 متحكم (mutahakkim)

🇨🇿 řadič

🇸🇰 regulátor

🇨🇳 控制器 (kòngzhìqì)

🇸🇮 krmilnik

🇮🇸 stjórnandi

🇰🇿 басқарушы

🇬🇪 კონტროლერი (kontroleri)

🇦🇿 nəzarətçi

🇲🇽 controlador

Etymology

The word 'controller' originated from Middle English 'countrollen' which came from Old French 'contreroller', a combination of 'contre' (against) and 'roller' (roll). Initially used in the context of checking or regulating accounts, the term evolved to encompass various forms of regulation and direction, especially in the fields of technology, business, and management.

See also: control, controlability, controllability, controllable, controlled, controlledly, controllers, controlling, controls, incontrollable, uncontrollability, uncontrollable, uncontrollably, uncontrolled.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,431 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.