functioning

functioning
noun
process or manner of functioning or operating
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the power of its engine determines its operation

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the plane's operation in high winds

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they compared the cooking performance of each oven

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the jet's performance conformed to high standards

Syn: ↑operation, ↑performance
Derivationally related forms: ↑function, ↑operate (for: ↑operation)
Hypernyms: ↑process, ↑physical process
adjective
performing or able to perform its regular function (Freq. 1)
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a functioning flashlight

Ant: ↑malfunctioning
Similar to: ↑running, ↑operative, ↑functional, ↑working, ↑up

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present part of function

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functioning UK [ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ] US noun [uncountable]
the ability of something to work correctly
Thesaurus: skill, talent and abilitysynonym

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