Handler

Quick meaning: Handler is a noun meaning (literally) One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.

Meaning

(literally) One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.

More Meanings

1. A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).
2. An advisor or manager providing guidance to a person occupying public office or a prominent position.
3. (programming) A subroutine that handles a particular situation such as an event or exception.

Example Sentences

The handler of a weapon gets a symbolic sensation of deadly power.

The spy's handler told him to approach the subject by posing as a dog handler.

If the expression is a throw, we unwind the stack seeking a handler expression.

The governor received guidance on how to best disseminate key information to the public from her handler.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for handler

Depending on context, synonyms include coach, manager.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include manager, coach, manipulator, keeper, conductor, operator.

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