Synonyms for

Controller

Verb / kʌˈntrəʊlɜ: / Another word for controller — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A controller is a person or a machine that manages or directs something.

Synonyms & similar words

restrainer control accountant comptroller manager supervisor director chief administrator overseer regulator organizer conductor guide handler operator pilot steersman governor ruler boss head executive leader

Synonyms by register

Formal

director manager supervisor administrator overseer

Informal

boss chief head honcho the man

Literary

regulator governor master

Antonyms

subject subordinate follower dependent employee worker

Common collocations

  • remote controller
  • game controller
  • flight controller
  • traffic controller
  • air traffic controller
  • cruise controller
  • power controller
  • system controller

Word family

noun controller
verb control
adjective controlling
adverb controllingly

Usage note

The word 'controller' can refer to a person in charge or a device that manages a system. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The game controller was used to play the video game.
  2. The air traffic controller guided the planes safely to their destinations.
  3. The temperature controller kept the room at a comfortable temperature.
  4. The financial controller managed the company's finances.
  5. The TV remote control is a type of controller.

Quotes

  • The controller of your destiny is not in Washington but in your hands. - Ronald Reagan
  • The controller of your heart is the person who knows you best. - Shah Rukh Khan
  • I'm always a controller freak. - Donatella Versace

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