operating speed
US: /ˈɑpəˌreɪtɪŋ spiːd/
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Definition of operating speed - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.speed at which a machine or system normally works in useTECH.
  • The pump's operating speed must not exceed the value in the manual.
  • The engine’s operating speed is regulated by an electronic governor.
  • We calibrated the fan’s operating speed to minimize noise and vibration.
carelessness heedlessness negligence
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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 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.

Expressions with speed

lightning speedn.
extremely high speed or great rapidity
The news spread across the internet at lightning speed.
speed upv.
increase speed or rate of something
The coach asked the runner to speed up.
on speedadj.
happening very fast or intensely
The meeting was like a debate on speed.
speed freakn.
enthusiast of fast vehicles or activities
She's a speed freak who loves racing cars.
pick up speedv.
increase velocity or move faster
The car began to pick up speed on the highway.
full speed aheadadv.
move forward with maximum speed or without hesitation
The team went full speed ahead with the project.
need for speedn.
requirement for quickness
The need for speed in the project was emphasized by the manager.
speed things alongv.
make a process happen faster or sooner
We need to speed things along to meet the deadline.
up to speedadj.
having the latest information or knowledge
She is up to speed on the latest project developments.
at breakneck speedadv.
extremely fast pace
She finished her work at breakneck speed.

Terms related to operating speed

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Terms with operating speed included in their meaning

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in high gearadv.
speed
operating at maximum speed or efficiency
superfastadj.
technology
operating at a very high speed
high-velocityadj.
speed
moving or operating at high speed
variable speed controln.
engineering
device or mechanism that lets users change a machine's operating speed
rated speedn.
technology
specified normal operating speed of a machine under stated conditions
burst moden.
technology
operating state where data is sent in short high-speed sequences

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  1. French:vitesse de fonctionnement, ...
  2. German:Betriebsgeschwindigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:velocità di esercizio, ...
  4. Spanish:velocidad de funcionamiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:velocidade de funcionamento, ...
  6. Chinese:工作速度, ...
  7. Japanese:動作速度, ...
  8. Arabic:ٱلسُّرْعَة ٱلتَّشْغِيلِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְהִירוּת פְּעוּלָה, ...
  10. Russian:рабочая скорость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:робоча швидкість, ...
  12. Hindi:संचालन गति, ...
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