Meaning of the word operators in English
What does operators mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
operators
US /ˈɑp.əˌreɪ.tərz/
UK /ˈɒp.əˌreɪ.təz/
Plural Noun
1.
people who operate a machine or equipment
Example:
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The factory employs skilled machine operators.
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Call center operators handle customer inquiries.
2.
companies that provide a service, especially a telecommunications or transport service
Example:
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Mobile phone operators are competing for new customers.
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Several bus operators serve this route.
3.
symbols or functions that represent an operation in mathematics or programming
Example:
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In programming, arithmetic operators include addition and subtraction.
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Logical operators are used to combine or modify Boolean expressions.