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nonoperator

nonoperator noun: one who is not an operator.

Noun

nonoperator (plural nonoperators)

  1. One who is not an operator.
    • To nonprogrammers and nonoperators the most important thing about computers is that they are making us think again about the nature of problem solving.1968, David G. Crowdis, Brandon W. Wheeler, Introduction to Mathematical Ideas, page 113
  2. A rail worker not directly involved in the mechanical operation of trains.
    Synonyms:
    non-op

Synonyms of nonoperator

Forms of nonoperator

pluralnonoperators

Origin of nonoperator

From non- + operator.

Questions about nonoperator

What does nonoperator mean?
Nonoperator means one who is not an operator.
What part of speech is nonoperator?
Nonoperator is a noun.
What is the plural of nonoperator?
The plural of nonoperator is nonoperators.

Words near nonoperator in the dictionary

  1. nonoperating
  2. nonoperational
  3. nonoperative
  4. nonoperatively
  5. nonoperatives
  6. nonoperator
  7. nonoperators
  8. nonoperculate
  9. nonoperculated
  10. nonophthalmic
  11. nonophthalmologic

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