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handler

/ˈhæn.dlə/ /ˈhæn.dlɚ/

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noun

One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.

Examples :

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

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noun

(in combination) A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).

Examples :

"The dog handler guided the canine through its agility course. "

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noun

An advisor or manager to a person occupying a position or office to which the speaker believes the holder does not possess the typical qualifications and/or experience.

Examples :

"The new student council president had a handler who helped her manage the many responsibilities of the position, even though some people felt she lacked the necessary experience. "

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noun

A subroutine that handles a particular situation such as an event or exception.

Examples :

"The program has a handler for when a student forgets to submit their homework. "

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