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working

/'wɜrkɪŋ/

Synonyms of working Antonyms of working Examples of working Usage of working Parts of working Definition that contains working Words sounding like working Explanation of working

adjective
actively engaged in paid work
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"the working population" "the ratio of working men to unemployed" "a working mother"

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on the job employed
noun
a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
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workings

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excavation
adjective
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
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"in running (or working) order"

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functional operative running functioning
adjective
adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something
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"the party has a working majority in the House" "a working knowledge of Spanish"

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practical
adjective
adopted as a temporary basis for further work
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"a working draft" "a working hypothesis"

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impermanent temporary
adjective
serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity
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"discussed the working draft of a peace treaty" "they need working agreements with their neighbor states on interstate projects"

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operative

Examples of working

"the working population"
"the ratio of working men to unemployed"
"a working mother"
"in running (or working) order"
"the party has a working majority in the House"
"a working knowledge of Spanish"
"a working draft"
"a working hypothesis"
"discussed the working draft of a peace treaty"
"they need working agreements with their neighbor states on interstate projects"