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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This “measure allows us to continue operating our sailings while maintaining the quality of service and experience our guests expect,” the company said.
From MarketWatch
The researchers built an experimental QKD system capable of operating in four dimensions.
From Science Daily
"We are going to build an aircraft to succeed the Rafale. It must be capable of carrying out missions and operating from an aircraft carrier," he said.
From Barron's
Researchers are also exploring whether these machines could capture viruses like SARS-CoV-2, with future systems potentially operating as fully autonomous drug delivery platforms.
From Science Daily
Jet fuel, which is refined from crude oil, is among the biggest operating costs that airlines face.
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