functioning

Noun · Adjective
US[fuhngk-shuh-ning]/ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/3 syllables
Synonyms: operationperformance

Open English WordNet

Adjective (1)

  1. performing or able to perform its regular function“a functioning flashlight”Opposite malfunctioningSimilar running, up

Noun (1)

  1. process or manner of functioning or operating“the power of its engine determines its operation”“the plane's operation in high winds”“they compared the cooking performance of each oven”“the jet's performance conformed to high standards”Synonyms: operationperformanceType of process, physical process

Related words operate verb

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