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A person who operates and controls a machine, facility, or technical system. This can be in a call center, a power plant, or film production.
Der Operator in der Leitstelle überwacht die eingehenden Notrufe.
The operator in the control center monitors the incoming emergency calls.
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In mathematics and computer science, a symbol (such as +, -, *) that indicates a specific calculation operation on one or more values (operands).
In dieser Programmiersprache wird der Plus-Operator auch zur Verkettung von Zeichenketten verwendet.
In this programming language, the plus operator is also used to concatenate strings.
operator
In genetics, a short section of DNA to which a regulatory protein can bind in order to control the activity of genes.
Wenn der Repressor an den Operator bindet, wird die Transkription des Gens blockiert.
When the repressor binds to the operator, transcription of the gene is blocked.
The meaning of 'Operator' (operator) can only be understood from context. If people are talking about a person who operates a machine, meaning 1 is intended. If it is about symbols in mathematics or computer science, meaning 2 is intended. In biology, it refers to a section of DNA.
Der Operator im Kraftwerk überwacht die Turbinen.
The operator in the power plant monitors the turbines.
While the meaning 'person who operates a machine' is generally understandable, the meanings in mathematics, computer science, and genetics are limited to the respective technical language.
In der Fachliteratur wird dieser logische Operator genau beschrieben.
In the specialist literature, this logical operator is described in detail.
When a person is meant, 'Operator' (operator) often appears in connection with the workplace or the machine being operated. Typical phrases are 'Operator im Callcenter' (operator in the call center), 'Operator in der Leitstelle' (operator in the control center), or 'Operator an einer Anlage' (operator at a facility/plant).
Für diese Stelle suchen wir einen erfahrenen Operator für unsere Produktionsanlage.
For this position, we are looking for an experienced operator for our production facility.
In mathematics and computer science, 'Operator' (operator) is often combined with adjectives that describe its function. Common examples are 'arithmetischer Operator' (arithmetic operator) (+, -), 'logischer Operator' (logical operator) (AND, OR), or 'Vergleichsoperator' (comparison operator) (<, >).
Der Modulo-Operator gibt den Rest einer Division zurück.
The modulo operator returns the remainder of a division.
user
Der Nutzer generally uses a product, service, or technical system. Der Operator, by contrast, specifically operates and controls a machine, facility, or other technical system. If the person is only making adjustments, “Nutzer” is more neutral; if they are responsible for controlling it, “Operator” is a better fit.
Der Operator steuert die Anlage und überwacht ihre Anzeigen.
The operator controls the facility and monitors its displays.
Der Nutzer öffnet die Software, um seine Termine zu verwalten.
The user opens the software to manage their appointments.
