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operative

/ˈɒpəɹətɪv/

Meaning 1

Functioning or working effectively.

“The factory machine was operative again after the repairs.”
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Illustration of operative: Functioning or working effectively.

Meaning 2

a skilled worker in a specific field

“The operative fixed the machinery quickly.”
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Illustration of operative: a skilled worker in a specific field