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.
Other Word Forms
- nonoperating adjective
- unoperating adjective
Etymology
Origin of operating
Example Sentences
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They kept operating as long as possible because “to close something meant to lose all investments and assets irrevocably,” he said.
From MarketWatch
“That said, we remain constructive on gold, and elevated spot prices may help cushion near-term earnings despite weaker operating performance.”
The company said it expects to exceed net operating income of $1 billion within the next five years.
From Barron's
The company said it expects to exceed net operating income of $1 billion within the next five years.
From Barron's
The school currently serves 1,100 boys and girls, operating in three shifts a day - with boys attending on alternating days from girls.
From BBC
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