- present participle of function.
functioning
Example Sentences
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Creating a properly functioning and trusted recruitment department is every bit as important.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Although there is currently no cure for hearing loss or tinnitus, available treatments can help improve daily functioning and quality of life.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
The new AI-powered Siri understands on-device context as well as general world knowledge, functioning like a chatbot that can find files, draft messages and answer queries.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
For now, the fish are functioning fine in their adopted creek.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Next to that is the coat room, which contains a barely functioning microwave oven and a refrigerator that won’t stay closed.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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