functioning
/ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/
adjective
- Working or operating correctly; able to perform its normal purpose.
- After the storm, only one of the three traffic lights was functioning.
- The old radio is still functioning, even though it was made in the 1950s.
- We need a functioning smoke detector in every room of the house.
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noun
- The action or process of working or operating.
- Good communication is essential for the functioning of any team.
- The smooth functioning of the engine depends on regular oil changes.
- The doctor checked the functioning of the patient's kidneys.