functioning 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of functioningnext
as in operating
being in effective operation looked for a functioning washing machine, but the few that weren't broken were in use

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functioning

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noun

as in activity

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functioning

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verb

present participle of function
as in acting
to have a certain purpose the heart functions as a pump for the blood

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for functioning
  1. operating
  2. activity
  3. acting
  4. operational
  5. movement
  6. serving
  7. operative
  8. performance
Adjective
  • Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2022
  • The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023
Definition of operating
Noun
  • The launch date is dependent on spacecraft traffic to the ISS and in-orbit activity planning and constraints that have to be coordinated with NASA.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
  • General tariffs on foreign goods and materials as well as mass deportations could result in higher construction costs and slower home-building activity.
    Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of activity
Verb
  • In reality, big is a function of seeing what the established didn’t see, and acting on it.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There was this lack of inhibition when I was introduced to the world of acting for the first time.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of acting
Adjective
  • From there, the company is in great need of an operational turnaround to address its bloated cost structure to bring Healthcare Realty more in line with peers, something else that Starboard has shown to have an expertise in from a board level.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
  • These updates aim to extend the operational life of the 61-year-old dam, which is a cornerstone of water management in the Colorado River Basin.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of operational
Noun
  • Havel pointed out that in Czechoslovakia, the dissident movement had its breakout moment during the trial of a rock band, the Plastic People of the Universe, whose popularity was seen as a threat.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Inconsistent lighting and a fading or blurring of the boundaries between the faked elements of the video (such as mouth movements when lip-synching has been used) are all potential indicators.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of movement
Verb
  • Benefits For Businesses Beyond serving as a traditional life insurance policy, an IUL can be a strategic tool for growth, retention and succession planning.
    Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Technology has been instrumental in this pursuit, serving as an enabler of greater operational efficiency, transparency and accountability.
    Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of serving
Adjective
  • At Alex Mill, restraint seems to be the operative word.
    David Moin, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Read: The controversial book at the center of Charlie Hebdo’s latest issue The operative verb is wander.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of operative
Noun
  • Night Club 101—named after its address at 101 Avenue A—will host genre-spanning live performances and DJ sets, featuring indie-rock, jazz, electronic, and experimental artists.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Has her halftime performance extended to 20 minutes?
    Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of performance
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