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(Entry 1 of 2)
being in effective operation
- looked for a functioning washing machine, but the few that weren't broken were in use
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functioning
verbpresent participle of function
Synonyms of functioning (Entry 2 of 2)
to have a certain purpose
- the heart functions as a pump for the blood
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