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operating.

In operation; that operates.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪŋ/General-American/ˈɒpəɹeɪtɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. In operation; that operates.

    not-comparable
    Don't touch the operating machinery.
  2. Involved in an operation.

    not-comparable
    The team arbitrarily chose that one operating frame of reference which we all use today.
noun/ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪŋ/General-American/ˈɒpəɹeɪtɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Synonym of operation (in the uncountable sense).

    uncountable
    Sure, academic medicine is fascinating — but operating is the reason I became a surgeon.
    Operating on conscious patients involves some additional considerations.
verb/ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪŋ/General-American/ˈɒpəɹeɪtɪŋ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. present participle and gerund of operate

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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