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Definition of Operator
1. Noun. (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation.
Generic synonyms: Function, Map, Mapping, Mathematical Function, Single-valued Function
Specialized synonyms: Linear Operator, Identity, Identity Element, Identity Operator
2. Noun. An agent that operates some apparatus or machine. "The operator of the switchboard"
Generic synonyms: Causal Agency, Causal Agent, Cause
Specialized synonyms: Company Operator, Driver, Elevator Operator, Engine Driver, Engineer, Locomotive Engineer, Railroad Engineer, Hoister, Jockey, Motorman, Radio Operator, Switchman, Telegraph Operator, Telegrapher, Telegraphist, Switchboard Operator, Telephone Operator, Telephonist
Derivative terms: Operate
3. Noun. Someone who owns or operates a business. "Who is the operator of this franchise?"
Specialized synonyms: Supermarketeer, Supermarketer
Derivative terms: Operate
4. Noun. A shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties.
Language type: Colloquialism
Generic synonyms: Opportunist, Self-seeker
Specialized synonyms: Wire-puller
Derivative terms: Hustle
5. Noun. A speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets.
Definition of Operator
1. n. One who, or that which, operates or produces an effect.
Definition of Operator
1. Noun. One who operates. ¹
2. Noun. A telecommunications facilitator whose job is to establish temporary network connections. ¹
3. Noun. (mathematics) A function or other mapping that carries variables defined on a domain into another variable or set of variables in a defined range. ¹
4. Noun. Another name for Chinese whispers. ¹
5. Noun. (informal) A person who is adept at making deals or getting results, especially one who uses questionable methods. ¹
6. Noun. A member of a military Special Operations unit. ¹
7. Noun. (computing) The administrator of a channel or network on IRC. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Operator
1. a symbol that represents a mathematical function [n -S]
Medical Definition of Operator
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