Synonyms for operating

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working · operation

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Noun

Adjective

Antonyms

non-operating, nonoperating

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   Synonym of operation (in the uncountable sense).

   Operating on conscious patients involves some additional considerations.

2. adj. 1

   In operation; that operates.

   Don't touch the operating machinery.

Related words

Phrases

operating expense operating room operating theatre operating cost chief operating officer operating system operating leverage operating expenditure

Example sentences

• working Scientists are working hard to put an end to AIDS.
• operation The system will go into operation in a short time.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

working²

9 letters

operation⁴

11 letters

operational⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (working² = 2 syllables).