errorhandler
nounUK /ˈerəˌhændlə/
US /ˈerərˌhændlər/
A part of a computer program that fixes or reports mistakes when they happen.
The errorhandler stopped the game from crashing when the file was missing.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A routine that catches and responds to exceptions in a programming language.
Wrap the risky code in a try block and let the errorhandler log the exception.
3. A person whose job is to find and fix mistakes in a system or process.
As the team's errorhandler, she reviewed every report before it went out.
4. A software tool that detects and corrects errors in data or files.
The errorhandler repaired the corrupted spreadsheet automatically.