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Meaning of handlers

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

handlers

noun

Definitions

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

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

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

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

  3. 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.

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