- present participle of function.
functioning
Example Sentences
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We planned to assess both generations across domains of emotional, social, and everyday functioning.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
For five years, the PGA Tour has been functioning without some of the biggest stars in the game.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
If the body’s system isn’t functioning properly, then there is a risk of dehydration, heart strain and overheating, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
They navigated mazes and remembered previously encountered objects almost as effectively as younger mice, while outperforming similarly aged mice whose EP2 receptors continued functioning normally.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Then imagine the skill required to isolate this particle, to take it apart and analyze its components and determine their highly complex functioning.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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