Operator: meaning, definitions and examples
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operator
[ หษpษreษชtษ ]
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.
mathematics
A symbol or function representing a mathematical operation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The plus sign (+) is an operator used for addition.
- In this equation, the multiplication operator is denoted by the symbol 'x'.
computing
A symbol or function representing an operation in computer programming.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The equal sign (=) is an operator used for assignment in programming.
- In Python, the 'and' operator is used to combine conditions.
Translations
Translations of the word "operator" in other languages:
๐ต๐น operador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคฐเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Operator
- Betreiber
- Bediener
๐ฎ๐ฉ operator
- pengendali
- penyelenggara
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฟะตัะฐัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ operator
- operator maszyny
- operator systemu
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใใฌใผใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท opรฉrateur
๐ช๐ธ operador
๐น๐ท operatรถr
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุดุบู
๐จ๐ฟ operรกtor
๐ธ๐ฐ operรกtor
๐จ๐ณ ๆไฝๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ operater
๐ฎ๐ธ rekstraraรฐili
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะฟะตัะฐัะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ operator
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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