operating
Americanadjective
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used or engaged in performing operations.
an operating surgeon.
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of, for, or pertaining to operations.
an operating budget.
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of or relating to the proper operation of a machine, appliance, etc..
a manual of operating instructions.
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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.
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Chief operating officer Jamie Stephenson said: "We're putting significant investment into improving reliability and reaching these new delivery targets, but delivering lasting change across a network of this scale takes time."
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Its 2H underlying was flat on the prior period, indicating more stable operating conditions, says analyst Ian Munro.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
FedEx Freight targets 4% to 6% sales growth and 10% to 12% operating profit growth in the medium term.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
But operating in secrecy, among like-minded people, the results are inevitable.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Our group was still operating, although many of the young men were in hiding.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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