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dispatcher
n. one who dispatches; one who oversees the departure of trains or other transport vehicles


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Dispatcher
For the short-term scheduler in computer multitasking, also called dispatcher, see scheduling (computing). Dispatchers are communications personnel responsible for receiving and transmitting pure and reliable messages, tracking vehicles and equipment, and recording other important information. A number of organizations, including police and fire departments, emergency medical servicestaxicab providers,  trucking companiestrain stations, and public utility companies, use dispatchers to relay information and coordinate their operations. Essentially, the dispatcher is the "conductor" of the force, and is responsible for the direction of all units within it.
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dispatcher
Noun
1. the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
(synonym) starter
(hypernym) official
2. employee of a transportation company who controls the departures of vehicles according to weather conditions and in the interest of efficient service
(hypernym) employee
(hyponym) yardmaster, trainmaster, train dispatcher
(derivation) dispatch, despatch, send off


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dispatcher
v. dispatch; share

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)Download this dictionary
Dispatcher
(n.)
One who dispatches.
  

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