operating instructions
ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz
operating instruction
operating instructions: manual explaining how to use a device
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Noun, plural

1.
usage manualmanual explaining how to use a device
  • He read the operating instructions to understand the new coffee maker..
instruction manual user guide
2.
safetydirections for safe operation of machinery
  • Read the operating instructions before starting the machine.
guide handbook manual
3.
technologyRareguidelines for using a system or softwareRare
  • Follow the operating instructions to set up the software.
instruction manual user manual
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  • operating instructions: manual explaining how to use a device
    manual explaining how to use a device

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 environmentn.
surrounding conditions that affect how an organization works every day
The company adapted to a changing operating environment in the market.
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 instructions

assembly instructionsn.
written or visual steps explaining how to put separate parts together
He followed the assembly instructions to build the new bookshelf.
book of instructionsn.
guidebook providing detailed steps for a task
She followed the book of instructions to bake the cake.
instructions for usen.
directions on how to use something
The manual contains instructions for use of the new software.
step-by-step instructionsn.
ordered directions explaining each stage of how to complete a task
The teacher handed out step-by-step instructions for the science experiment.
million instructions per secondn.
unit measuring CPU's execution speed in computing
The CPU runs at 500 million instructions per second.

Terms related to operating instructions

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Terms with operating instructions included in their meaning

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softwaren.
technology
computer programs and instructions for operating computers
flight manualn.
aviation
official handbook giving operating instructions and limits for a particular aircraft

Examples of operating instructions in a sentence

  • She followed the operating instructions to set up the printer.
  • Always follow the operating instructions to avoid accidents.
  • The operating instructions are included in the manual.
  • The operating instructions were crucial for the new device.
  • Without the operating instructions, the machine was confusing.

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  1. French:mode d'emploi, manuel d'utilisation, ...
  2. German:Bedienungsanleitung, Betriebsanleitung, ...
  3. Italian:manuale di istruzioni, istruzioni operative, ...
  4. Spanish:instrucciones de uso, manual de operación, ...
  5. Portuguese:instruções de operação, instruções de uso, ...
  6. Chinese:操作说明, 使用说明, ...
  7. Japanese:操作説明書, 使用説明書, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْلِيمَات التَّشْغِيل, تَعْلِيمات تَشْغِيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוֹרָאוֹת הַפְעָלָה, ...
  10. Russian:инструкции по эксплуатации, руководство по эксплуатации, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інструкція з експлуатації, керівництво з експлуатації, ...
  12. Hindi:उपयोग पुस्तिका, ऑपरेटिंग निर्देश, ...
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