Operating
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of operate; the act of functioning, controlling machinery, or performing surgery. It describes active engagement in processes, systems, or procedures.
“The factory is operating at full capacity this month.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/
Syllables
op·er·at·ing
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Nine letters with -ING ending; contains OPER- root
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; common business and technical terminology
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