working (EN)

noun, adjective

noun “working”

1. the way something operates or functions
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   The working of the new software is user-friendly and intuitive.
2. the calculations done as part of solving a larger mathematical problem
   During the math test, I made sure to write down all my workings on the side of the page.
3. fermentation
   The working of the dough in the bakery caused it to rise and become ready for baking.
4. the process of a body of water filling with plant material
   The pond is working with algae, making it difficult for the fish to survive.
5. the location where a particular type of work is performed
   The factory workings were loud and filled with the clatter of machinery.

adjective “working”

1. currently in operation or active
   I need a working car.
2. adequate for use but needing improvement or refinement
   The architect provided us with a working model of the new building.
3. having a job that pays wages or a salary
   The new policy offers more flexibility for working parents.
4. related to the aspects of having and doing a job
   Many employees look forward to the weekend after a long working week.
5. sufficient for practical use or understanding
   She has a working understanding of French, enough to get by on her trip to Paris.
6. applicable to and usable in everyday situations
   The working solution to the software bug was not elegant, but it kept the system running until a patch could be developed.