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English noun: operator | |||
| 1. | operator (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | function, map, mapping, mathematical function, single-valued function | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | identity, identity element, identity operator, linear operator | ||
| Domain category | math, mathematics, maths | ||
| 2. | operator (person) an agent that operates some apparatus or machine | ||
| Samples | The operator of the switchboard. | ||
| Synonyms | manipulator | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | causal agency, causal agent, cause | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | 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 | ||
| 3. | operator (person) someone who owns or operates a business | ||
| Samples | Who is the operator of this franchise?. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | businessman, man of affairs | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | supermarketeer, supermarketer | ||
| 4. | operator (person) a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties | ||
| Synonyms | hustler, wheeler dealer | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | opportunist, self-seeker | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | wire-puller | ||
| Domain usage | colloquialism | ||
| 5. | operator (person) a speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | plunger, speculator | ||
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