drill sergeant vs handler

drill sergeant

noun
  • drill instructor 

handler

noun
  • A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter). 

  • One who handles something (especially manually) or someone. 

  • An advisor or manager to a person occupying a position or office to which the speaker believes the holder does not possess the typical qualifications and/or experience. 

  • A subroutine that handles a particular situation such as an event or exception. 

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