driver

/ˈdraɪvər/
noun
  1. A person who operates a vehicle such as a car, bus, or truck.
    • My father is a careful driver who never speeds.
    • The truck driver delivered the packages across the state.
    • The bus driver stopped to let passengers on.
  2. A piece of software that allows a computer to communicate with a hardware device.
    • You need to install the printer driver before it will work.
    • My computer crashed because of a faulty driver.
    • The graphics driver was updated to improve game performance.
  3. A golf club with a large head, used for hitting the ball long distances from the tee.
    • The professional golfer's driver is specially designed for power.
    • He used his driver to hit the ball 250 yards.
    • She bought a new driver to improve her golf game.
  4. A factor or force that causes something to happen or change.
    • Climate change is a major driver of species extinction.
    • Innovation is the main driver of the technology industry.
    • Economic growth is a key driver of job creation.
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