operated
/ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Operated by the means specified e.g. a battery-operated toy.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
having undergone an operation
Adjective
Examples
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Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “operated” mean?
Operated by the means specified e.g. a battery-operated toy.
Is “operated” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.