Definitions for functioning

Overview of noun functioning

The noun functioning has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. operation, functioning, performance

(process or manner of functioning or operating; "the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards")

Overview of verb function

The verb function has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (9) function, work, operate, go, run

(perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore")

2. (3) serve, function

(serve a purpose, role, or function; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk")

3. (1) officiate, function

(perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary")

Overview of adj functioning

The adj functioning has 1 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) functioning

(performing or able to perform its regular function; "a functioning flashlight")