: that has been subjected to some process of development, treatment, or manufacture
a newly worked field

Examples of worked in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The carved and worked stones were used to help build up the city, researchers said, including a large sanctuary as part of a religious complex. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 June 2024 Comprehensive Recording: Record both worked and non-worked hours to capture complete employee activity. Miami Herald, 26 June 2024 The following images give a worked example, showing how raw data about a retailer’s product lines can be turned into useful charts in moments, and specific questions can be answered just as fast. Calum Chace, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2023 Each version features an open worked dial that beautifully showcases the El Primero 9020. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for worked 

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Word History

First Known Use

1682, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of worked was in 1682

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“Worked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/worked. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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