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   Work·ing

   /ˈwərkiNG/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having paid employment: "the size of the working population" Similar employedin workin a jobwagedin gainful employmentOpposite unemployedout of work
   • ▪ engaged in manual labor: "the vote is no longer sufficient protection for the working man"
   • ▪ relating to, suitable for, or for the purpose of work: "improvements in living and working conditions"
   • ▪ (of an animal) used in farming, hunting, or for guard duties; not kept as a pet or for show: "the Norfolk Terrier was developed as a working dog on farms"
   • 2. functioning or able to function: "the mill still has a working waterwheel" Similar functioningoperatinggoingrunningactivein working orderoperationalfunctionalable to functionusableserviceableinformal:up and runningOpposite brokenfaulty
   • ▪ (of parts of a machine) moving and causing a machine to operate: "the working parts of a digital watch"
   • 3. (of a theory, definition, or title) used as the basis for work or argument and likely to be developed, adapted, or improved later: "the working hypothesis is tested and refined through discussion"
   • ▪ (of something possessed) sufficient to work with: "they have a working knowledge of contract law" Similar sufficientadequategood enoughviableusefuleffective

   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 functioningoperationrunningactionperformancemechanismmachineryworking/moving partsmovementactionworksinformal:innardsinsides
   • 3. a mine or a part of a mine from which minerals are being extracted: "a modern mine on the site of old workings"

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   Learn the noun and adjective meanings of working, 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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   Work is a verb that means to perform work or fulfill duties regularly for wages or salary, or to exert oneself physically or mentally especially in sustained effort for a purpose or under compulsion. Work is also a noun that means activity in which one exerts strength or faculties to do or perform something, or something produced by such effort. Work can also be an adjective that means suitable or styled for wear while working, or involving or engaged in work.

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   Working is a noun or adjective that means the act of working, operating, or functioning. It can also mean doing some form of work or labor, or serving to permit or facilitate continued work.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › workWORK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of work as a verb and a noun in English, with synonyms, idioms and translations. Find out how to use work in different contexts, such as doing a job, using a machine, succeeding or making something effective.

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   May 7, 2024 · Learn the meaning and usage of the word 'working' in different contexts, such as work, job, machine, or problem. See synonyms, examples, and pronunciation of 'working' in British and American English.