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working

/wˈɝkɪŋ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. actively engaged in paid work
    “the working population”
  2. adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something
    “the party has a working majority in the House”
  3. adopted as a temporary basis for further work
    “a working draft”
  4. (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
    “in running (or working) order”
  5. serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity
    “discussed the working draft of a peace treaty”

noun

  1. a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked

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