Synonyms of controller
12 similar words
Another word for controller is administrator. Other synonyms of controller are comptroller, head and chief.
Synonyms and similar words for controller
nounOne who controls something.
- administratorOne who administers affairs; one who directs, manages, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political...
- chief
- foreman
- head
- head man
- organizer
- overseer
- superintendent
- supervisor
nounA mechanism that controls or regulates the operation of a machine, especially a peripheral device...
nounA hardware device designed to allow the user to play video games.
- game controllerAny of various hardware devices designed to allow the user to provide input to video games.
nounOne who manages financial affairs.
- comptrollerThe chief accountant of a company or government.
Meaning of controller
- noun One who controls something.
- noun Any electric or mechanical device for controlling a circuit or system.
- noun The chief accounting officer which audits, and manages the financial affairs of a company or government; a comptroller.
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Questions about synonyms of controller
- What is another word for controller?
- Controller has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as administrator, comptroller, head and chief.
- What does controller mean?
- Controller means one who controls something.
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