In genetics an operator is the site on DNA to which a specific repressor protein binds and prevents the initiation of transcription at the adjacent promoter.
In physics, an operator often takes on a more specialized meaning than in mathematics.
The profession of telephone operator is often abbreviated to "operator".
Members of some special forces are referred to as "operators".
Under the IRC standard, operators, or "ops", are communication moderators.
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