wkg

Adjective

working (not comparable)

1. That is or are functioning.
   • a working ventilator

   Synonyms:

   functioning

2. That suffices but requires additional work; provisional.
   • a working copy of the script

   Synonyms:

   draft

3. In paid employment.
   • Working mothers have recently joined the factory's workforce.

   Synonyms:

   employed

4. Of or relating to employment.
   • the working week

   Synonyms:

   work

5. Enough to allow one to use something.
   • have a working knowledge of computers

   Synonyms:

   basic

6. Used in real life; practical.
   • The working minimum focus distance is the distance from the closest focusable subject to the lens.

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