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Definition of controllernext
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

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noun (2)

plural of controller
as in regulators
a mechanism for adjusting the operation of a device, machine, or system the controllers for the video game system seem fairly well designed

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Soon, Wozniak and Jobs worked to develop a second model, one that could display not only text but also real color graphics, as well as generate sound and work with paddle controllers. Jamie Lendino, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026 But long-time NASA veteran Wayne Hale, who spent decades as a flight controller and space shuttle program manager before his retirement, thinks that timeline is going to be challenging. Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
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Duffy did not say how many controllers were working Sunday night. Jessica Gorman, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026 These units include combat controllers, pararescuemen, and tactical air control specialists. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for controller

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“Controller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controller. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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