Look up: operator

1. operator
   (programming) A symbol used as a function, with infix syntax if it has two arguments (e.g. '+') or prefix syntax if it has only one (e.g. Boolean NOT). Many languages use operators for built-in functions such as arithmetic and logic. (1995-04-30)
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2. Operator
   A prokaryotic regulatory element that interacts with a repressor to control the transcription of adjacent structural genes.
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3. operator
   A retailer who owns and operates a grocery store.
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4. Operator
   A specific region of the DNA at the initial end of the gene, where the repressor protein attaches and blocks mRNA synthesis.
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5. operator
   [n] - (mathematics) a symbol that represents a function from functions to functions 2. [n] - a speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets 3. [n] - someone who owns or operates a business 4. [n] - an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
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6. operator
   the person or company, either proprietor or lessee, actually operating an oilwell or lease. Generally, the oil company by whom the drilling contractor is engaged.
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7. Operator
   Term used to describe a company appointed by venture stake holders to take primary responsibility for day-to-day operations for a specific plant or activity.
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8. Operator
   The company that has legal authority to drill wells and undertake production of hydrocarbons are found. The Operator is often part of a consortium and acts on behalf of this consortium.
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9. Operator
   Foodservice operator - Companies who own/manage foodservice outlets (e.g. restaurants and pubs etc). The term is often used to refer to national chains but also includes independent operators.
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10. operator
    the company which has legal authority to drill wells and undertake production of hydrocarbons. The operator is often part of a consortium and acts on behalf of this consortium;
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11. operator
    a rule used to manipulate a data base: in state-space representation, operators are used to transform a problem from one state to another; in problem-reduction representation, they are the transformations permitted to change the initial problem description into a set of subproblems Category: Auto...
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12. Operator
    A person involved in monitoring the health of one or more back end computers.
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13. Operator
    Person who controls a part of plant or machinery.
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14. operator
    The site on DNA to which a specific repressor protein binds and prevents the initiation of transcription at the adjacent promoter.
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15. Operator
    Op'er·a`tor noun [ Latin ] 1. One who, or that which, operates or produces an effect. 2. (Surg.) One who performs some act upon the human body by means of the hand, or with instruments. 3. A dealer in stocks or any commod...
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16. operator
    <molecular biology> The site on DNA to which a specific repressor protein binds and prevents the initiation of transcription at the adjacent promoter. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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17. operator
    manipulator noun an agent that operates some apparatus or machine; `the operator of the switchboard`
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18. operator
    noun (mathematics) a symbol that represents a function from functions to functions; `the integral operator`
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19. operator
    (op´әr-a-tәr) a DNA sequence preceding the coding sequence of a structural gene in an operon, to which a regulator protein binds to control transcription of the structural genes in that operon.
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20. Operator
    • (n.) One who, or that which, operates or produces an effect. • (n.) One who performs some act upon the human body by means of the hand, or with instruments. • (n.) The symbol that expresses the operation to be performed; -- called also facient. • (n.) A dealer in stocks or any ...
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21. operator
    in mathematics, any symbol that indicates an operation to be performed. Examples are (which indicates the square root is to be taken) and (which ... [3 related articles]
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22. operator
    operator 1. Someone who operates a machine or device; a switchboard operator.2. The owner or manager of a business or an industrial enterprise.3. Someone who deals aggressively in stocks or commodities.4. A person who is adept at accomplishing goals through shrewd or unscrupulous maneuvers.5. In ma...
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23. Operator
    In mathematics, an operator is the symbol that expresses the operation to be performed upon an operand.
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24. operator
    Type: Term Pronunciation: op′ĕr-ā-tŏr Definitions: 1. One who performs an operation or operates equipment. 2. In genetics, a sequence of DNA that interacts with a repressor of operon to control the expression of adjacent structural genes. 3. A symbol representing a mathematic operation. See: operator gene
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25. operator
    a company providing transportation or travel related services ( airline, cruise line, railway, hotel, car rental company, etc. )
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