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    working
    /ˈwəːkɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. having paid employment: "the size of the working population" Similar employedin workin a jobwagedOpposite unemployedout of work
    • 2. functioning or able to function: "the mill still has a working waterwheel" Similar functioningoperatinggoingrunningOpposite brokenfaulty

    noun

    • 1. the action of doing work: "working with animals teaches patience"
    • 2. the way in which a machine, organization, or system operates: "I hope to provide valuable insight into the workings of the criminal justice system" Similar functioningoperationrunningaction

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWORKING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    used to refer to a plan, idea, or knowledge that is not complete but is good enough to be useful: We have a working theory / hypothesis about what caused the crash, which we will test. She's fluent in French and English and has a working knowledge of Spanish. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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    Learn the meaning of working as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use working in phrases and sentences related to work, operation, and function.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › workingWORKING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    the act of a person or thing that works. operation; action: the involuted workings of his mind. the process of shaping a material: The working of clay is easy when it's damp. the act of manufacturing or building a thing. Usually workings. a part of a mine, quarry, or the like, in which work is carried on.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWORKING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'working' in different contexts, such as work, job, machine, or problem. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of 'working' in British and American English.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWORK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of work as a noun and a verb in English, with different senses and usage. Find out how to use work in phrases, idioms, and grammar rules.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › workWork Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jul 5, 2012 · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word work as a verb, noun, and adjective. Find synonyms, example sentences, phrases, and related articles for work.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › workingWorking - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of working. noun. a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked. synonyms: workings. see more. adjective. adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something. “the party has a working majority in the House” “a working knowledge of Spanish” synonyms: practical.