Engelsk navneord: operator |
1. | operator (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | function, map, mapping, mathematical function, single-valued function |
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| Mere specifikke termer | identity, identity element, identity operator, linear operator |
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| Overordnet emneområde | math, mathematics, maths |
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2. | operator (om person) an agent that operates some apparatus or machine |
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| Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The operator of the switchboard.
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | manipulator |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | causal agency, causal agent, cause |
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| Mere specifikke termer | company operator, driver, elevator operator, engine driver, engineer, hoister, jockey, locomotive engineer, motorman, radio operator, railroad engineer, switchboard operator, switchman, telegraph operator, telegrapher, telegraphist, telephone operator, telephonist |
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3. | operator (om person) someone who owns or operates a business |
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| Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | Who is the operator of this franchise?.
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| Mindre specifikke termer | businessman, man of affairs |
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| Mere specifikke termer | supermarketeer, supermarketer |
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4. | operator (om person) a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties |
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | hustler, wheeler dealer |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | opportunist, self-seeker |
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| Mere specifikke termer | wire-puller |
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| Overordnet anvendelse | colloquialism |
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5. | operator (om person) a speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | plunger, speculator |
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