- 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 terrorists wouldn’t disrupt the functioning of our constitutional system, Rehnquist told us.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
To see my solution working, functioning, on the screen.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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