Thesaurus results for CONTROLLER

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 That means swinging a Joy-Con controller to simulate using a tennis racket or tossing a bowling ball. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026 That Luna 25 mission failed and crashed into the lunar surface after an onboard engine controller malfunctioned. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Fiona Campbell was the controller of the network until earlier this year, when she was promoted to director of factual content. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 The latest developments from the AI industry have included the launch of AI agents that can also perform online tasks for their controllers. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for controller

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The latest data from the country’s online regulator, eSafety, shows that 42% of children aged 10 to 15 still own a social media account.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Taiwanese regulators blocked a previous deal involving Foodpanda.

— Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of regulator

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On September 19, Miller’s forecast gave the Republicans an almost 36% chance of retaining control of the upper chamber.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
But two more scores from Rexroat of 5 and 54 yards maintained the Eagles’ control of the game.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

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