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English dictionary: words starting with oper - page 1

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Operational

ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl
adjective

In or ready for use.

Usage examples:

The new laboratory is fully operational
noun

A form of positivism which defines scientific concepts in terms of the operations used to determine or prove them.

Usage examples:

Milne's metaphysical views were based in positivism, most especially in operationalism: only those …
adverb

With regard to routine functioning, especially of an organization or system.

Usage examples:

Hiring part-time workers will not benefit the employer operationally
noun

A form of positivism which defines scientific concepts in terms of the operations used to determine or prove them.

noun

Operationalist.

adjective

Operationalist.

noun

The action of functioning or the fact of being active or in effect.

Usage examples:

Restrictions on the operation of market forces
adjective

Functioning or having effect.

Usage examples:

The transmitter is operative
noun

A worker, especially one in a manufacturing industry.

Usage examples:

The operatives clean the machines at the end of every shift
adverb

In a way that shows you are willing to help or do what people ask

Usage examples:

He testified fully and cooperatively., i was surprised that the children posed so cooperatively for…
noun

A worker, especially one in a manufacturing industry.

Usage examples:

The operatives clean the machines at the end of every shift
adjective

Functioning or having effect.

Usage examples:

The transmitter is operative
verb

To put into operatic form.

noun

A person who operates equipment or a machine.

Usage examples:

A radio operator
noun

A person who operates equipment or a machine.

Usage examples:

A radio operator
noun

A dentist's surgery.

adjective

Capable of producing an effect; effectual; concerned with action, practical.

noun

A female operator; = operatress .

noun

A female operator; = operatress .

noun

A structure that closes or covers an aperture.

Usage examples:

In amphibians the inner ear is mechanically coupled to the pectoral girdle through the operculum.
adjective

Relating to or denoting a structure that closes or covers an aperture such as a fish's gills.

Usage examples:

Age and growth of individual fish were determined from opercular bones
adjective

Having the form of a lid or operculum.

adjective

(of the metapodium of a gastropod) producing an operculum.

noun

A structure that closes or covers an aperture.

Usage examples:

In amphibians the inner ear is mechanically coupled to the pectoral girdle through the operculum.
noun

A short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme and typically having spoken dialogue. notable composers of operettas include offenbach, johan strauss, franz lehár, and gilbert and sullivan.

Usage examples:

She has performed in many operas, operettas, musicals and oratorios.
noun

A short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme and typically having spoken dialogue. notable composers of operettas include offenbach, johan strauss, franz lehár, and gilbert and sullivan.

Usage examples:

She has performed in many operas, operettas, musicals and oratorios.

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