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   operator

   /ˈɒpəreɪtə/

   noun

   • 1. a person who operates equipment or a machine: "a radio operator" Similar machinistmechanicoperativeengineerdriverworkermachine minder
   • ▪ a person who works at the switchboard of a telephone exchange: "calls are made through the operator"
   • 2. a person or company that runs a business: "a tour operator" Similar contractorentrepreneurpromoterimpresarioarrangerfixertraderdealerdirectormanagerpartnerbusinessmanbusinesswomanfinancierventure capitalistspeculator
   • 3. a person who acts in a shrewd or manipulative way: informal "her reputation as a cool, clever operator" Similar manipulatormanoeuvrermoverworkerstring-pullermover and shakerwheeler-dealerwirepuller
   • 4. a symbol or function denoting an operation (e.g. ×, +).

   Scrabble Points: 10

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