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working - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
working
Definition
(noun) a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
Synonyms
:
workings
Definition
(adj) actively engaged in paid work
Synonyms
:
on the job
Example Sentence
the working population
the ratio of working men to unemployed
a working mother
robots can be on the job day and night
Definition
(adj) adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something
Example Sentence
the party has a working majority in the House
a working knowledge of Spanish
Definition
(adj) adopted as a temporary basis for further work
Example Sentence
a working draft
a working hypothesis
Definition
(adj) (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
Synonyms
:
functional
,
operative
,
running
Example Sentence
in running (or working) order
a functional set of brakes
Definition
(adj) serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity
Example Sentence
discussed the working draft of a peace treaty
they need working agreements with their neighbor states on interstate projects
Word used in video below:
text: we're not working out it's over
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