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| 1. | [ noun ] (mathematics) a symbol that represents a function from functions to functions | |
| Examples: | "the integral operator" |
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| Related terms: | function linear_operator identity mathematics | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an agent that operates some apparatus or machine | |
| Synonyms: | manipulator | |
| Examples: | "the operator of the switchboard" |
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| Related terms: | causal_agent driver telegrapher telephone_operator company_operator hoister engineer motorman switchman jockey elevator_operator radio_operator operate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (informal) a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties | |
| Synonyms: | wheeler_dealer hustler | |
| Related terms: | opportunist wire-puller colloquialism | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (work,business) someone who owns or operates a business | |
| Examples: | "who is the operator of this franchise?" |
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| Related terms: | businessman supermarketer operate | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets | |
| Related terms: | speculator | |
| Similar spelling: |
oporto opera_hat operate operatic operative operation operating operations operate_on opera_hood operatively operational operetta |
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