Word
dispatcher
Phoneticsdis·patch·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɪsˌpætʃɝ/
UK/dɪspˈætʃɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who sends out vehicles or workers to where they are needed. You usually hear this word when talking about emergency services, taxis, or delivery trucks.
n. a person responsible for receiving messages and coordinating the movement of vehicles, emergency personnel, or equipment. Often used in the context of logistics, public safety, and transportation.
Examples
“The dispatcher sent an ambulance to the scene immediately.”
“After receiving the emergency call, the dispatcher coordinated with the nearest police units to ensure a rapid response.”
“A skilled dispatcher must remain calm under pressure, managing multiple radio frequencies while simultaneously updating the digital tracking system with real-time location data.”
Examples
simple
“The dispatcher sent an ambulance to the scene immediately.”
contextual
“After receiving the emergency call, the dispatcher coordinated with the nearest police units to ensure a rapid response.”
complex
“A skilled dispatcher must remain calm under pressure, managing multiple radio frequencies while simultaneously updating the digital tracking system with real-time location data.”
Usage
Commonly used in professional contexts involving logistics, emergency services, or fleet management.
Real-World Examples
“One recent fire near Fresno was spotted about 20 minutes before the first emergency call reached dispatchers.” Etymology
From dispatch + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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