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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A FactSet analyst poll had expected an operating profit of 2.93 billion euros on revenue of 78.26 billion euros.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
For the year, it’s forecasting low double-digit revenue growth and an adjusted operating profit margin near the bottom of its target range.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Chief Executive Christopher Kubasik said L3Harris is operating amid a dynamic global environment, in which demand is accelerating and the future of warfare is driving near-term operational priorities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
“Our team delivered a strong start to the year, driven by resilient end markets and disciplined execution in a dynamic operating environment,” chairman and CEO Joe Creed said in a statement published Thursday.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
He begged the doctors not to operate, even though they told him that it was a relatively simple procedure and cautioned him of the dangers involved in not operating.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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