operating environment
UK: ˈɒpəˌreɪtɪŋ ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt
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Definition of operating environment - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
businesssurrounding conditions that affect how an organization works every day
  • The company adapted to a changing operating environment in the market.
2.
technologyTECH.combination of hardware and software where a program or system runsTECH.
  • The application needs a different operating environment to run correctly.
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Expressions with operating

operating in the blackadj.
making more money than is spent
The company has been operating in the black for the past three years.
operating in the redadj.
experiencing financial losses or deficits
The company has been operating in the red for three consecutive quarters.
operating instructionsn.
manual explaining how to use a device
He read the operating instructions to understand the new coffee maker..
operating manualn.
book or document explaining how to use a device or machine safely
The technician checked the operating manual before adjusting the settings.
operating plann.
detailed guide showing how daily work and activities will be done
The team reviewed the operating plan before starting the new quarter.
operating proceduren.
set of steps to perform a task
The company updated its operating procedure for data entry.

Expressions with environment

product of one's environmentn.
result of external factors
Her success is a product of her environment, benefiting from supportive mentors and resources.
busy environmentn.
situation with many tasks to handle
She thrives in a busy environment where she can multitask.
change of environmentn.
moving to a different place or setting
A change of environment can be refreshing.
comfortable environmentn.
place where one feels relaxed and at ease
The library provides a comfortable environment for studying.
in a natural environmentadv.
in a place where something naturally occurs
The plant grows best in a natural environment.
natural environmentn.
world of air water land and living things not made by humans
Pollution is damaging the natural environment in this region.
working environmentn.
place where people do their jobs
The working environment at the new office is very modern.
family environmentn.
overall home setting created by a family affecting members' growth and behavior
A supportive family environment can help children feel safe and confident.
business environmentn.
overall external conditions that affect how companies operate and compete
Government regulations have made the business environment more predictable for investors.
work environmentn.
conditions and surroundings in the place where people do their jobs
The new office design created a more comfortable work environment.

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Terms with operating environment included in their meaning

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cold steel and bright lightsn.
surgery
the environment of an operating room
environment variablen.
technology
variable in a computer system that stores data about the operating environment
turbocapitalistn.
business
entity operating in a fast-paced capitalist environment

Examples of operating environment in a sentence

  • Digital disruption has transformed the operating environment for traditional retailers.
  • The software is incompatible with our current operating environment.
  • Virtual machines let you test applications in a separate operating environment.

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  1. French:environnement opérationnel, environnement d'exécution, ...
  2. German:Betriebsumfeld, Betriebsumgebung, ...
  3. Italian:ambiente operativo, ambiente di esecuzione, ...
  4. Spanish:entorno operativo, entorno de ejecución, ...
  5. Portuguese:ambiente operacional, ambiente de funcionamento, ...
  6. Chinese:运营环境, 运行环境, ...
  7. Japanese:経営環境, 動作環境, ...
  8. Arabic:بِيئَة عَمَل, بِيئَة التَّشغِيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְבִיבַת פְּעוּלָה, סְבִיבַת הַפְעָלָה, ...
  10. Russian:операционная среда, среда эксплуатации, ...
  11. Ukrainian:операційне середовище, середовище виконання, ...
  12. Hindi:परिचालन परिवेश, ऑपरेटिंग एनवायरनमेंट, ...
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