OPERATING
/ˈɒpəɹeɪtɪŋ/
9 letters · 4 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of OPERATING
To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
To produce an appropriate physical effect; to issue in the result designed by nature; especially to take appropriate effect on the human system.
To act or produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power or influence.
In operation; that operates.
"Don't touch the operating machinery."
Involved in an operation.
Examples of OPERATING in a Sentence
- "Don't touch the operating machinery."
Word Details
Is OPERATING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OPERATING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OPERATING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OPERATING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | p | e | r | a | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OPERATING
100 words from the letters in OPERATING
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How to Use OPERATING in Word Games
OPERATING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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