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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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    Learn the meaning of working as an adjective in different contexts, such as job, machine, or idea. Find synonyms, antonyms, and related words for working in English.

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

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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.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwork verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb work in English with Oxford dictionary. Find out how to work as a job, a task, a machine, a material, a result, a management tool and more.

  7. 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.

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

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › workingWorking - definition of working by The Free Dictionary

    working - actively engaged in paid work; "the working population"; "the ratio of working men to unemployed"; "a working mother"; "robots can be on the job day and night" on the job employed - having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary; "most of our graduates are employed"