Operator and Operative

Operator noun - An agent that operates some apparatus or machine.

Operative is a synonym for operator in user topic. In some cases you can use "Operative" instead a noun "Operator", when it comes to topics like worker, machinist, one who operates a machine.

Nearby Words: operate, operation, operative, operating, operated

Operative noun - A person who tries secretly to obtain information for one country in the territory of another usually unfriendly country.

Operator is a synonym for operative in person topic. You can use "Operator" instead a noun "Operative", if it concerns topics such as user, machinist.

Nearby Words: operate, operation, operator, operating, operated