Manipulator and Positioner

Manipulator

Manipulator noun - An agent that operates some apparatus or machine.
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Positioner and manipulator are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Positioner" instead a noun "Manipulator".

Positioner

Positioner noun - (computer science) the actuator that moves a read/write head to the proper data track.
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Manipulator and positioner are semantically related. You can use "Manipulator" instead a noun "Positioner".

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