handler
Pronunciation: /ˈhænd.lə/
The English word “handler” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.
- A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).
- An advisor or manager providing guidance to a person occupying public office or a prominent position.
- A subroutine that handles a particular situation such as an event or exception.
Etymology
From Middle English handler, handiller, equivalent to handle + -er.
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