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Plural
controllers
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a person responsible for managing, monitoring, and auditing financial records within an organization
- The company's controller approved the annual budget.
- As financial controller, she oversees all accounting operations.
- The controller ensures compliance with tax regulations.
- The firm hired a new controller to strengthen financial oversight.
- The controller's report highlighted discrepancies in the accounts.
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a piece of equipment by which a machine is operated
- The drone’s controller allows the pilot to navigate it smoothly through the air.
- The factory’s machinery is operated using a central controller that manages all the processes.
- She adjusted the settings on the air conditioner controller to cool the room.
- The remote controller for the TV was missing, so they had to change channels manually.
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a handheld electronic device used to operate or interact with a video game system
A controller is a device used to interact with video games, allowing players to control characters, actions, and other in-game elements. It can come in various forms, such as a gamepad, joystick, or steering wheel, depending on the type of game being played. Controllers typically feature buttons, triggers, and sticks that players use to input commands, with each button or action mapped to a specific function within the game. Controllers are commonly used with consoles and some PC games, providing a more immersive and intuitive gaming experience than a keyboard and mouse.
- He dropped his controller in frustration after losing the match.
- The console used to come with two wireless controllers.
- She customized her controller for better grip.
- The battery in the controller needed replacement.
- Modern controllers include motion sensors.
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someone who exercises authority, guidance, or restraint over others or over a process
- The security controller monitored every camera feed.
- The air traffic controller managed dozens of planes at once.
- The project's quality controller insisted on strict standards.
- The traffic controller directed vehicles through the detour.
- The operations controller coordinated the day's workflow.
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