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working (EN)
nom, adjectif

Ce mot peut également être une forme de :
work (verbe)

nom “working”

sg. working, pl. workings ou indén.
  1. fonctionnement
    The working of the new software is user-friendly and intuitive.
  2. calculs (dans le cadre d'un problème mathématique)
    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. atterrissement
    The pond is working with algae, making it difficult for the fish to survive.
  5. lieu de travail
    The factory workings were loud and filled with the clatter of machinery.

adjectif “working”

forme de base working, non gradable
  1. en fonctionnement (ou actif)
    I need a working car.
  2. fonctionnel (mais perfectible)
    The architect provided us with a working model of the new building.
  3. salarié (ou employé)
    The new policy offers more flexibility for working parents.
  4. professionnel (relatif au travail)
    Many employees look forward to the weekend after a long working week.
  5. opérationnel
    She has a working understanding of French, enough to get by on her trip to Paris.
  6. pratique
    The working solution to the software bug was not elegant, but it kept the system running until a patch could be developed.