- 1a person who manages or directs something, especially a large organization or part of an organization see air traffic controller
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- 2(technology) a device that controls or regulates a machine or part of a machine a temperature controller
- 3(also comptroller) a person who is in charge of the financial accounts of a business company, university, or hospital
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