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- [op-uh-rey-ting]
- /ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪŋ/
- /ˈɒp.ər.eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [op-uh-rey-ting]
- /ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪŋ/
Definitions of operating word
- adjective operating used or engaged in performing operations: an operating surgeon. 1
- adjective operating of, for, or pertaining to operations: an operating budget. 1
- adjective operating of or relating to the proper operation of a machine, appliance, etc.: a manual of operating instructions. 1
- adjective operating Railroads. of, pertaining, or belonging to railroad workers, as engineers or firemen, who are directly engaged in the mechanical operation of trains: an operating union. 1
- verb without object operating to work, perform, or function, as a machine does: This engine does not operate properly. 1
- verb without object operating to work or use a machine, apparatus, or the like. 1
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Origin of operating
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; operate + -ing1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Operating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
operating popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
operating usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for operating
adjective operating
- functional — of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration.
- functioning — the kind of action or activity proper to a person, thing, or institution; the purpose for which something is designed or exists; role.
- in force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- operational — able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational?
- going — the act of leaving or departing; departure: a safe going and quick return.
noun operating
- operation — an act or instance, process, or manner of functioning or operating.
- management — the act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control.
- control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
- direction — the act or an instance of directing.
Antonyms for operating
adjective operating
- non-existent — absence of existence.
- defunct — If something is defunct, it no longer exists or has stopped functioning or operating.
- malfunctioning — failure to function properly: a malfunction of the liver; the malfunction of a rocket.
- exanimate — Lifeless, not or no longer living, dead.
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