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controller

[kuhn-troh-ler] / kənˈtroʊ lər /


NOUN
bursar
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NOUN
manipulator
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An air traffic controller realized the mistake a few seconds later, telling the fire crew to "stop stop stop."

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

After her death was announced, the then-BBC director general Tim Davie paid tribute to her as "a broadcasting icon", while Radio 4 controller Mohit Bakaya described her as "warm, fearless and beloved by listeners".

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

The idea of a central controller also creates a philosophical problem that has been discussed since the time of Descartes.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

In the control room, the map of Greece is divided into 10 sectors, each managed by a controller assisted by an aide.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

Autumn kicks her controller back up and starts the next game.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Because the models and controllers operate independently, scientists can introduce new components without disrupting the rest of the framework.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

As air traffic controllers struggled to route aircraft around the storms, airspace became heavily congested and many planes due to fly were simply forced to wait on the ground.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

“We just lost our right engine and would like to declare an emergency,” a Coast Guard pilot radioed controllers on the ground, according to audio from the incident.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

During the first part of the mission, Roman communicates with controllers using the Near Space Network, a system of ground stations and relay satellites that handles tracking, telemetry, and commands.

From Science Daily Aug. 31, 2026

A video-game console and controllers sit on a gray rug in front of the couch.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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