operating

Meanings

• verb

  The process of managing, controlling, or using something.

  - "The surgeon began operating on the patient at 7 am."
  - "The factory operates 24 hours a day."

• adjective

  Being in action or in use.

  - "The machine is now operating at full capacity."
  - "The train is operating on a new schedule."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with operating
operative , operaative , imoperative , inoperative

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Variants

List of all variants of operating that leads to same result
operating , operate , operated , operates , operating system , operating systems , operating room , operating table , operating theatre , self-operating , standard operating procedure , standard operating procedures , standing operating procedure

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

operated, operates, operating, operates, operated, operating, operated, operating

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'operare' which means 'to work' or 'to do'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'operating system' refers to the software that manages the hardware and software resources of a computer.

2. The term 'operating lease' is used in finance to describe a lease agreement where the lessee has the option to purchase the asset at the end of the lease term.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. surgery: A medical specialty that involves performing operations on patients to prevent, diagnose, or treat diseases or injuries.

2. manufacturing: The process of producing goods on a large scale using machinery, tools, or labor.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'operating' is often used metaphorically to describe the process of carrying out a complex task or procedure. In music, there is a genre called 'operatic' which is characterized by its grand and dramatic style.

How to Memorize "operating"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of operating a machine or performing a surgical procedure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'operating' with the idea of something being in action or in use.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Operate Often, People Gain Excellence' to remember the meaning of 'operating'.

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