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spooler

/ˈspuːlər/ noun · British & US
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What does spooler mean?

noun

A device or mechanism for winding or unwinding a thread, wire, or tape, or a program that manages print queues.

Example

"The printer spooler was malfunctioning, causing all the documents to be stuck in the queue."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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