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Topic: Technology

operable

IPA: /ˈɒp.ər.ə.bəl/

KK: /ˈɑːpərəbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be used or operated; functional and in working condition.

Example: The technician confirmed that the machine is operable and ready for use.

operate

IPA: /ˈɒpəreɪt/

KK: /ˈɑːpəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To function or work in a particular way; to carry out a task or action.

Example: The machine operates efficiently even in cold weather.

transitive verb

Definition: To control or manage something, such as a machine or a business.

Example: She learned how to operate the new software at work.

operated

IPA: /ˈɒpəreɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Controlled or managed by a specific method or mechanism, such as a device that uses a battery or other power source.

Example: The battery-operated toy can move on its own without needing to be pushed.

verb

Definition: To control or manage a machine, process, or system to perform a specific task.

Example: The technician operated the new equipment with great skill.

operating

IPA: /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɑːpəˌreɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involved in the process of functioning or working.

Example: The operating system on my computer needs to be updated.

verb

Definition: To control or manage a machine, system, or process.

Example: The technician is operating the new software to improve efficiency.

operational

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənl/

KK: /ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Ready to be used or functioning correctly; related to how something operates or works.

Example: The new software is now operational and ready for all employees to use.

operationally

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəli/

KK: /ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the functioning or operation of something.

Example: The team worked operationally to ensure the project was completed on time.

operatively

IPA: /ˈɒp.ər.ət.ɪv.li/

KK: /ˈɑːpərətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is effective or functional, often used in contexts related to operations or procedures.

Example: The team worked operatively to complete the project on time.

operativeness

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈreɪtɪvnəs/

KK: /ˌɑːpəˈreɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being effective or functional in a particular situation.

Example: The operativeness of the new software improved the team's productivity significantly.

operator

IPA: /ˈoʊpəreɪtə/

KK: /ˈoʊpəˌreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that operates or controls something, often in a specific field like mathematics, genetics, or business.

Example: The operator skillfully managed the machinery to ensure everything ran smoothly.

operatorless

IPA: /ˈoʊpəreɪtərləs/

KK: /ˈoʊpəreɪtərləs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a system or device that functions automatically without the need for a person to operate it.

Example: The new machine is operatorless, allowing it to run continuously without human intervention.

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