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noun
- a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
source: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
- actively engaged in paid work
The working population.
The ratio of working men to unemployed.
A working mother.
Robots can be on the job day and night.
source: WordNet 3.0
- adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something
The party has a working majority in the House.
A working knowledge of Spanish.
source: WordNet 3.0
- adopted as a temporary basis for further work
A working draft.
A working hypothesis.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
In running (or working) order.
A functional set of brakes.
source: WordNet 3.0
- serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity
Discussed the working draft of a peace treaty.
They need working agreements with their neighbor states on interstate projects.
source: WordNet 3.0
