Operater vs. Operator: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 16, 2023
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Which is correct: Operater or Operator
How to spell Operator?
Operater is Incorrect
Operator is Correct
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Key Differences
The base word is "operate"; the correct suffix is "-or."
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Oct 16, 2023
Remember the common suffix in "actor," "creator," and "operator."
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Oct 16, 2023
Visualize a phone operator connecting calls.
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Oct 16, 2023
Think of "OR" as in "Operating Room" to recall "Operator."
Harlon Moss
Oct 16, 2023
Automatic spell checks will highlight "Operater" as wrong, reinforcing the correct spelling.
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Oct 16, 2023
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Operater and Operator Definitions
Operator
An individual managing a phone switchboard.
The operator connected the call to the right department.
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Sep 12, 2023
Operator
A mathematical symbol indicating an operation.
In math, '+' is an addition operator.
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Sep 12, 2023
Operator
A business owner or manager.
The shop's operator decided to close early.
Janet White
Sep 12, 2023
Operator
A person who schemes or maneuvers shrewdly.
He's a smooth operator when it comes to negotiations.
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Sep 12, 2023
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Operator
(Informal) A person who is adept at accomplishing goals through shrewd or unscrupulous maneuvers.
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Operator
(Mathematics) A function, especially one from a set to itself, such as differentiation of a differentiable function or rotation of a vector.
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Operator
(Genetics) A chromosomal segment of DNA that regulates the activity of the structural genes of an operon by interacting with a specific repressor.
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Operator
A telecommunications facilitator whose job is to establish temporary network connections.
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Operator
(mathematics) A function or other mapping that carries variables defined on a domain into another variable or set of variables in a defined range. Category:en:Functions
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Operator
(informal) A person who is adept at making deals or getting results, especially one who uses questionable methods.
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Operator
(computing) A symbol that represents a construct in a programming language and differs from a normal function in its syntax.
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Operator
(linguistics) A kind of expression that enters into an a-bar movement dependency and is said to bind a variable.
In the sentence "What did Bill say he wants to buy?", "what" is an operator, binding a phonetically empty variable.
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Operator
One who performs some act upon the human body by means of the hand, or with instruments.
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Operator
A dealer in stocks or any commodity for speculative purposes; a speculator.
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Operator
The symbol that expresses the operation to be performed; - called also facient.
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Operator
A person who schemes and maneuvers adroitly or deviously to achieve his/her purposes.
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Operator
(mathematics) a symbol that represents a function from functions to functions;
The integral operator
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Operator
An agent that operates some apparatus or machine;
The operator of the switchboard
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Operator
Someone who owns or operates a business;
Who is the operator of this franchise?
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Operator
A shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
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Operator
A person who operates a machine or equipment.
The crane operator carefully moved the beams.
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FAQs
Which preposition is used with Operator?
"By" as in "operated by the operator."
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Oct 16, 2023
Why is it called Operator?
It's called "Operator" because it denotes someone or something that "operates" or functions.
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Oct 16, 2023
Is Operator a negative or positive word?
Neutral. Context determines its connotation.
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Oct 16, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Operator?
"And" can be used, e.g., "The operator and the manager."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 16, 2023
Which article is used with Operator?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on the context.
Sara Rehman
Oct 16, 2023
What is the second form of Operator?
N/A. For the verb "operate," it's "operated."
Harlon Moss
Oct 16, 2023
What is the third form of Operator?
N/A. For the verb "operate," it's "operated."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 16, 2023
What is the opposite of Operator?
There isn't a direct antonym, but "non-operator" or "bystander" might work in specific contexts.
Janet White
Oct 16, 2023
Which determiner is used with Operator?
"This" can be used, e.g., "this operator."
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Oct 16, 2023
What is the first form of Operator?
It's a noun, so it doesn't have verb forms. The related verb is "operate."
Sara Rehman
Oct 16, 2023
How is Operator used in a sentence?
"The operator of the radio station announced the upcoming songs."
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Oct 16, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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