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Operator: meaning, definitions and examples

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operator

 

[ หˆษ’pษ™reษชtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

telephone communication

A person who operates a telephone switchboard, especially for a large organization or in a busy office.

Synonyms

switchboard operator, telephonist

Examples of usage

  • He worked as a switchboard operator at the hotel.
  • The operator connected the call to the appropriate department.
Context #2 | Noun

mathematics

A symbol or function representing a mathematical operation.

Synonyms

function, symbol

Examples of usage

  • The plus sign (+) is an operator used for addition.
  • In this equation, the multiplication operator is denoted by the symbol 'x'.
Context #3 | Noun

computing

A symbol or function representing an operation in computer programming.

Synonyms

function, symbol

Examples of usage

  • The equal sign (=) is an operator used for assignment in programming.
  • In Python, the 'and' operator is used to combine conditions.
Context #4 | Noun

transportation

A person who operates a vehicle or machine.

Synonyms

driver, pilot

Examples of usage

  • The bus operator ensured a smooth ride for the passengers.
  • The crane operator lifted the heavy load with precision.

Translations

Translations of the word "operator" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น operador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เคชเคฐเฅ‡เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Operator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ operator

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟะตั€ะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ operator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒšใƒฌใƒผใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท opรฉrateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ operador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท operatรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด์˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุบู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ operรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ operรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ“ไฝœๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ operater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rekstraraรฐili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฟะตั€ะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ operator

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ operador

Etymology

The word 'operator' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Latin word 'operari' which means 'to work'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to individuals performing specific functions or operations. From telephone switchboard operators to mathematical symbols representing operations, 'operator' has become a versatile term used in different fields.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,390, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.