Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person or device responsible for controlling a machine or system. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
She is a machine operator at the factory.Call the operator if you need assistance.
Etymology:
From Latin operator, derived from operari, meaning to work. First known use in the late 14th century to describe someone managing equipment.
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