- present participle of function.
functioning
Example Sentences
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Defence barrister Andrew Ford KC suggested Irwin was accustomed to complying with his mother's wishes over many years, and was a man of lower than average intellectual functioning.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
We planned to assess both generations across domains of emotional, social, and everyday functioning.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
The cash, he said, will “ensure the normal functioning of our state, despite everything.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 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
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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