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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The BBC has spoken to both patients and dentists, some working for large chains, who have concerns about the way some companies have been operating.
From BBC
If current prices hold, that could cost the company close to $10 billion this year, double its expense last year of $5.2 billion, when fuel accounted for about 20% of its operating expenses.
From Barron's
The company said a large number of customers are already operating their applications from other regions.
From Barron's
Near collisions on runways at U.S. airports persist amid operating constraints and communication shortfalls.
Near collisions on runways at U.S. airports persist amid operating constraints and communication shortfalls.
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