🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

操作

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sōsa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Operating/ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"機械の操作は簡単です。"

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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To control the functioning of a machine, process, or system.

    "She is operating the new software to manage the project."
  2. 2

    To be in effect or to be active.

    "The new policy is operating effectively within the organization."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'operating' is derived from the Latin 'operari', meaning 'to work or perform'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used in the context of performing actions or functions, particularly in technical or mechanical contexts.

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