1 a person who manages or directs sth, especially a large organization or part of an organization:
the controller of BBC Radio 4
seealsoAIRTRAFFICCONTROLLER
2 (technical) 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
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