Definition

A program that manages print jobs by storing them temporarily and sending them to the printer when it's ready.

Example

The spooler helped manage the print jobs efficiently, ensuring that each document was printed in order.

Conversation

I had some trouble printing my paper yesterday.

What happened?

It turned out the spooler was stuck, so nothing was going through.

That’s frustrating! Maybe you should restart the printer next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spooler → The word 'spooler' is derived from 'spool' (from Middle English *spole*, meaning a cylindrical object used for winding thread) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs a specified action). A spooler is a device or person that winds or manages spools of material, such as thread or data.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'spool' as something that winds up material, and the '-er' indicates someone or something that does this action. So, a spooler is someone or something that manages or winds spools.

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