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Operator

/ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/

One who operates.

📖 Definitions of "Operator"

noun
  1. 1

    One who operates.

  2. 2

    A telecommunications facilitator whose job is to establish temporary network connections.

  3. 3

    A function or other mapping that carries variables defined on a domain into another variable or set of variables in a defined range.

  4. 4

    The game of Chinese whispers.

🔄 Synonyms of "Operator"

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WordDefinition
hustlernounOne who rushes or hurries; an energetic person.
manipulatornounA device which can be used to move, arrange or operate something.
wheeler dealernounAlternative spelling of wheeler-dealer. [(informal) A shrewd political or commercial schemer, especially one who is unscrupulous; a hustler; a shady operator.]

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WordDefinition
manipulatornounA device which can be used to move, arrange or operate something.
hustlernounOne who rushes or hurries; an energetic person.
wheeler dealernounAlternative spelling of wheeler-dealer. [(informal) A shrewd political or commercial schemer, especially one who is unscrupulous; a hustler; a shady operator.]
operationnoun(uncountable) The act or process of operating (verb): agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral.
operationalFunctioning and ready for use.
operatingnoun(uncountable) Synonym of operation (in the uncountable sense).
operateverb(transitive or intransitive) To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
operativenounFunctional, in working order.
suppliernounOne who supplies; a provider.
conductornoun(music) A person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble; a professional whose occupation is conducting.
enterprisenounA company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.
organizingnounThe act or process by which something is organized.
agentnounOne who exerts power, or has the power to act.
proponentnounOne who supports something; an advocate.
organizernounA person who arranges the details of a public event.
titularnounOne who holds a title.
exhibitornounSomeone who exhibits something.
attendantnounOne who attends; one who works with or watches over someone or something.
handlernoun(literally) One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.
managingnounmanagement

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