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OPERATING

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Operating.

Operating - as an adjective

Involved in a kind of operation

Example: "The operating conditions of the oxidation pond"

Operating - as an adjective satellite

Being in effect or operation

Example: "De facto apartheid is still operational even in the `new' african nations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
in operationoperational13

Operating - as a verb

To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

To produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature; especially to take appropriate effect on the human system.

To act or produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power or influence.

To perform some manual act upon a human body in a methodical manner, and usually with instruments, with a view to restore soundness or health, as in amputation, lithotomy, etc.

To deal in stocks or any commodity with a view to speculative profits.

To produce, as an effect; to cause.

To put into, or to continue in, operation or activity; to work.

Example: "To operate a machine"

Example Sentences

"The operating room is equipped with state-of-the-art technology."
"The operating system of my computer crashed."
"Due to the storm, the operating hours of the restaurant have changed."
"We need to shut down the operating machinery for maintenance."
"The company has a strict operating procedure for handling hazardous materials."
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Word Game Points

Is OPERATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, operating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OPERATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is OPERATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, operating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OPERATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is OPERATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, operating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OPERATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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