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working
('w/[@]/rk/I//N/ )

noun (n)

  • a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    workings
    source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

  • actively engaged in paid work(adj.all)
    Example:
    The working population.
    The ratio of working men to unemployed.
    A working mother.
    Synonym:
    on the job
    source: wordnet30
  • adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something(adj.all)
    Example:
    The party has a working majority in the House.
    A working knowledge of Spanish.
    source: wordnet30
  • adopted as a temporary basis for further work(adj.all)
    Example:
    A working draft.
    A working hypothesis.
    source: wordnet30
  • (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing(adj.all)
    Example:
    In running (or working) order.
    Synonym:
    functional, operative, running
    source: wordnet30
  • serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity(adj.all)
    Example:
    Discussed the working draft of a peace treaty.
    They need working agreements with their neighbor states on interstate projects.
    source: wordnet30

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