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 # Understanding Controllers
 
-In Angular, a Controller is a JavaScript **constructor function** that is used to augment the
+In Angular, a Controller is defined using a JavaScript **constructor function** that is used to augment the
 {@link scope Angular Scope}.
 
 When a Controller is attached to the DOM via the {@link ng.directive:ngController ng-controller}