Operator meaning

What does “operator” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“operator” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation.

operator

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
“the operator of the switchboard”
Synonymsmanipulator
someone who owns or operates a business
“who is the operator of this franchise?”
a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
Synonymshustler wheeler dealer
a speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University