Dispatcher Definition

dĭs-păchər
dispatchers
noun
dispatchers
A person who dispatches.
Webster's New World
A transportation worker who sends out trains, buses, trucks, etc., according to a schedule.
Webster's New World

In a transportation organization, a person who controls the movements of vehicles.

Wiktionary

(computing) A piece of software responsible for assigning priorities and resources to tasks waiting to be scheduled.

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Noun

Singular:
dispatcher
Plural:
dispatchers

Origin of Dispatcher

Dispatcher Sentence Examples

  • The dispatcher sends police immediately if needed.

  • In another case, Mr Williams, a US citizen, worked as a train dispatcher for South Central.

  • If smoke or fire is detected, regardless of whether the plan member is at home or away, the dispatcher first contacts the member and then sends help.

  • I'm a police dispatcher in Alaska and it's amazing the similar issues we face.

  • If you dial the 9-1-1 emergency dispatcher, they see the address immediately.

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