Definition of Operator

1. Noun. (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation.


2. Noun. An agent that operates some apparatus or machine. "The operator of the switchboard"

3. Noun. Someone who owns or operates a business. "Who is the operator of this franchise?"
Generic synonyms: Businessman, Man Of Affairs
Specialized synonyms: Supermarketeer, Supermarketer
Derivative terms: Operate

4. Noun. A shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties.
Exact synonyms: Hustler, Wheeler Dealer
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.
Generic synonyms: Plunger, Speculator

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

1. The site on DNA to which a specific repressor protein binds and prevents the initiation of transcription at the adjacent promoter. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Operator

operationally
operationism
operationisms
operationist
operationists
operations
operations research
operative
operative dentistry
operative field
operative myxoedema
operatively
operativeness
operativenesses
operatives
operator (current term)
operator gene
operator region
operatorial
operatories
operatorless
operators
operatorship
operatorships
operatory
operatour
operatours
opercele
operceles
opercle

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