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controller

noun

kən-ˈtrō-lər

Definition of controller

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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Recent Examples of controller This is the dish the telescope will use to communicate with mission controllers on the ground and beam its groundbreaking science back to Earth. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Soon afterward, the telescope separated successfully from the rocket’s upper stage, drawing applause from ground controllers. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 The company has also said that controlling the chip, domain controller and underlying software stack could help reduce component costs as production volumes increase. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 The collection also includes an elegant metal platter based on the D-pad of the original Xbox controller, which is also available as a pillow, in both green and black. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for controller

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Data regulators in the European Union are currently probing privacy concerns with Meta’s glasses and have suggested that Meta may not have properly field-tested the LED light to ensure that the public would understand its safety functionality.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
In the Midwest and Plains, incumbent transmission owners have asked regulators to prohibit competitive bidding for power lines.

— Joshua Macey, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

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Communities from Lansing, Michigan, to Pflugerville, Texas, are ending their relationship with Flock, largely over concerns regarding out-of-control surveillance, unwanted data sharing, high expenses, and reports of police abusing the tool.

— Cyrus Farivar, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
According to the sheriff's office, Awais used his property-management companies and his relationships with association board members to exert control over the organizations' operations and finances.

— Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

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