Synonyms of controller

controller

noun

kən-ˈtrō-lər 

as in regulator

a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system

the controllers for the video game system seem fairly well designed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• regulator
• control
• selector
• actuator
• switch
• lever
• knob
• button
• dial
• key
• push button

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of controller

Looking at The Athletic’s player dashboard — which outlines a player’s role and key strengths — his profile is perfectly suited as the tempo controller. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Proxy-Based Session Control By acting as a proxy between the user and the LLM, an AI session controller allows organizations to inject mandatory system-level instructions and enforce policy in real time. — Jaushin Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Flight controllers had to overcome initial communication and pointing problems with Link, beaming up software patches. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 22 July 2026

This allows controllers to differentiate and prioritize planes in distress on radar screens. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026