Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
controller
noun
/kənˈtroʊlər/
Definition
A controller is a device, person, or software that guides or manages the operation of something.
Examples
- The video game controller allows players to interact with the game.
- She is the financial controller at the company, managing budgets and expenses.
- The controller in the aircraft helped maintain stability during the flight.
Meaning
In a technical context, a controller refers to a gadget or system that regulates the performance of machinery or equipment. In business, it often describes a financial manager responsible for overseeing accounting and financial reporting.
Synonyms
- manager
- supervisor
- regulator
- director
