Definitions for functioning
func·tion·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. operation, functioning, performanceadjective

   process or manner of functioning or operating

   "the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards"

2. functioningadjective

   performing or able to perform its regular function

   "a functioning flashlight"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. functioningnoun

   Action of the verb function.

2. functioningnoun

   Manner by which something functions; the workings.

3. functioningadjective

   Functional, working

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1. functioning

   Functioning generally refers to the action, process, or ability of something operating or working correctly and effectively. It can also pertain to the operation or performance of a person, particularly in terms of physical or psychological capacities.

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1. functioningverb

   Verb form of the word function.

   The machinery was functioning at an optimum level.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 16, 2020  

How to pronounce functioning?

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How to say functioning in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of functioning in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of functioning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of functioning in a Sentence

1. Saroop Ijaz:

   Ceding space to the military isn't the answer. Parliament can't pass the buck for creating a functioning criminal justice system, there's been no movement on reform ... When the military courts lapse, the criminal justice system will still be broken.

2. Pavel Horky:

   Such effects could change the functioning of whole ecosystems as adverse consequences are of relevance at the individual as well as population levels.

3. Ben Walter:

   It would be fine if Congress felt the need to reform the program, the problem is we've just had the carpet ripped out from under us. And that's not exactly a model for smooth, functioning financial markets.

4. Steffen Seibert:

   Greece should not be left alone in the situation in which it finds itself, at the same time, Greece must ... protect its borders effectively and also push ahead with the construction of functioning hotspots and sufficient accommodation capacities.

5. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images Biden:

   He has an economy that’s not functioning very well.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=functioning
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Functioning
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