controller

/kən'troulə/ Cách viết khác : (comptroller) /kən'troulə/
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controller

The pilot adjusts the controller to change the aircraft's altitude.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A mechanism that controls the operation of a machine: A device or component that regulates the function, speed, or output of a system.
    • A person who directs and restrains: An individual responsible for managing, supervising, or regulating activities, finances, or operations.
    • Someone who maintains and audits business accounts: Specifically, a financial officer responsible for overseeing accounting and budgetary matters.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Mechanism):
    • The temperature controller in the oven keeps it at a constant heat.
    • He adjusted the game controller to improve his character's movement.
  • Noun (Person - Director/Restrainer):
    • The air traffic controller guided the plane safely to the runway.
    • She was appointed as the new controller of the manufacturing division.
  • Noun (Person - Financial Officer):
    • The corporate controller presented the annual budget report.
    • All expenditures must be approved by the financial controller.
Advanced Usage
  • "To act as a controller": To function in a role that manages or regulates.
    • In her new position, she will act as the controller for all regional projects.
  • "Under the controller's supervision": Being managed or overseen by the controller.
    • The audit was conducted under the controller's direct supervision.
Variants and Related Words
  • Comptroller (noun): A variant spelling, often used for specific financial officer titles, especially in government or formal corporate contexts.
    • The state comptroller is responsible for auditing public funds.
  • Control (verb/noun): The root word meaning to exercise restraint or direction; the power to influence.
  • Controllable (adjective): Capable of being controlled or managed.
Synonyms
  • Regulator: For a mechanism or person that controls a process.
  • Supervisor: For a person who oversees operations.
  • Director: For a person in a leading managerial role.
  • Auditor: Specifically for the financial sense.
Related Phrases
  • Financial controller: A specific title for the head of accounting in a company.
    • The financial controller ensures all bookkeeping complies with the law.
  • Game controller: A handheld device used to operate video games.
    • He bought a new wireless game controller for his console.
  • Traffic controller: A person who directs the movement of vehicles or aircraft.
    • The traffic controller managed the flow of cars during the parade.
Idioms
  • To be in the controller's seat: To be in a position of authority or control.
    • With the CEO on leave, the vice president is in the controller's seat.
  • To pass the controller: To hand over control or responsibility to someone else.
    • After a long shift, the air traffic controller passed the controller to his colleague.
controller

The pilot adjusts the controller to change the aircraft's altitude.

Noun
  1. a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
    • the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly
    • I turned the controls over to her
  2. a person who directs and restrains
  3. someone who maintains and audits business accounts

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