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handlerA software routine that performs a particular task. It often refers to a routine that "handles" an exception of some kind, such as an error, but it can refer to mainstream processes as well. The term is typically used in operating systems and other system software. handler 1. a person, esp a police officer, in charge of a specially trained dog 2. a person who holds or incites a dog, gamecock, etc., esp in a race or contest 3. the trainer or second of a boxer Handler Daniel. born 1970, US writer for older children, best known for the macabre humour of his A Series of Unfortunate Events, a sequence of books written in the persona of Lemony Snicket handler [‚hand·lər] (computer science) A computer program developed to perform one particular function, such as control of input from, and output to, a specific peripheral device. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But if he fell short in any way as a handler of small boys he was to descend a step in the animal kingdom and be matched against the West Australian sheep. "Good whale-boat sailors do not necessarily make good schooner- handlers," she replied to one of his arguments. |
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