Operating: meaning, definitions and examples
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operating
[ ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ ]
system management
The action of functioning or being in control of a machine, process, or system.
Synonyms
controlling, functioning, managing
Examples of usage
- The smooth operating of the computer network is crucial for the company's success.
- The operating of the new software was more efficient than the previous version.
business
The amount of money that a business or organization makes or spends in carrying out its operations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company's operating expenses have increased due to the expansion of the business.
- The operating income of the organization has seen a steady growth over the years.
Translations
Translations of the word "operating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 operando
🇮🇳 संचालित
🇩🇪 betriebsbereit
🇮🇩 beroperasi
🇺🇦 працюючий
🇵🇱 operacyjny
🇯🇵 操作中
🇫🇷 opérationnel
🇪🇸 operativo
🇹🇷 işleyen
🇰🇷 작동 중인
🇸🇦 تشغيلي
🇨🇿 provozní
🇸🇰 prevádzkový
🇨🇳 操作中的
🇸🇮 operativen
🇮🇸 starfandi
🇰🇿 жұмыс істеп тұрған
🇬🇪 მუშაობს
🇦🇿 işlək
🇲🇽 operativo
Etymology
The word 'operating' originated from the Latin word 'operari' which means 'to work'. It has been used in various contexts such as system management, business operations, and medical procedures. The term has evolved over time to encompass a wide range of meanings related to functioning, control, and performance.
See also: cooperate, inoperable, interoperable, operability, operable, operate, operated, operates, operation, operational, operationally, operations, operative.