operating

[ op-uh-rey-ting ]
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adjective
  1. used or engaged in performing operations: an operating surgeon.

  2. of, for, or pertaining to operations: an operating budget.

  1. of or relating to the proper operation of a machine, appliance, etc.: a manual of operating instructions.

  2. 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.

Origin of operating

1
First recorded in 1800–10; operat(e) + -ing1

Other words from operating

  • non·op·er·at·ing, adjective
  • un·op·er·at·ing, adjective

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