operated
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for operated, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Powered or controlled by a specified means.
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Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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How to use operated
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Frequently asked questions
What does “operated” mean?
The word “operated” means powered or controlled by a specified means. In plain terms, describes something run by a particular power source, or a body part that has undergone surgery.
How do you pronounce “operated”?
“Operated” is pronounced O-puh-ray-tihd (/ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “operated” in a sentence?
Here is “operated” used in a sentence: “It's a battery-operated toy car.”
What part of speech is “operated”?
“Operated” is an adjective.
Is “operated” a common word?
“Operated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “operated” have?
“Operated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: powered or controlled by a specified means.
What is the difference between "operated" and "operating"?
"Operated" is the past form and often a passive adjective describing something powered or controlled by a means, as in "a battery-operated toy." "Operating" is the present participle, describing something currently running or in use, as in "the operating machine." The choice depends on whether you mean how something is powered ("operated") or its active state ("operating").
When should you use "battery-operated" instead of "battery-powered"?
Both terms describe devices that run on batteries and are largely interchangeable. "Battery-operated" emphasizes that batteries control or run the device's function, while "battery-powered" stresses batteries as the energy source. In everyday product labeling, "battery-operated" is the more traditional phrase.
How is "operated" used differently in medicine and engineering?
In engineering and everyday use, "operated" means powered or controlled by a specified means, as in "remote-operated" or "coin-operated." In medicine, "operated" describes a patient or body part on which surgery has been performed, as in "the operated knee." Context makes clear which meaning applies.
What preposition follows "operated" when describing how something is run?
"Operated" is usually paired with "by" to show the controlling means or agent, as in "operated by hand" or "operated by remote control." When referring to who runs a business or service, "operated" also takes "by," as in "owned and operated by a family."