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operative

/ˈɒpəɹətɪv/

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noun

An employee or other worker with some particular function or skill.

Examples :

"The factory employs a skilled operative who is responsible for assembling the electronic components. "

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noun

A spy, secret agent, or detective.

Examples :

"The operative gathered information about the rival company's new product. "

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noun

A participant in an operation.

Examples :

"The operative on the school committee is responsible for organizing the fundraising event. "

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adjective

Effectual or important.

Examples :

"The new teaching method proved to be an operative solution for improving student engagement in class. "

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adjective

Functional, in working order.

Examples :

"The old computer is no longer operative; it needs a new hard drive. "

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adjective

Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects.

Examples :

"an operative motive"

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adjective

Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious.

Examples :

"an operative dose, rule, or penalty"

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adjective

Based upon, or consisting of, a surgical operation or operations.

Examples :

"operative surgery"