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Controller Definition & Meaning

controller
noun
  1. someone who maintains and audits business accounts
  2. a person who directs and restrains
  3. a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; "the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her"

"Controller" in song lyrics

See how controller is used in real songs:

  • "STAND UP to the systematic automatic controller"
    Aceyalone — Bigger They Come
  • "The key to my heart should be the sole controller"
    Binary Star f/ Brenda J — The Evolution of Man
  • "Who's the controller?"
    George Clinton — High in My Hello

Usage tips for "controller"

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Frequently asked questions

What does controller mean?
someone who maintains and audits business accounts a person who directs and restrains a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; "the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly"; "I turned the controls over to her"
What part of speech is controller?
Controller is a noun.
How many definitions does controller have?
Controller has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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