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• In computer programming, an operator is a type of function.
• In mathematics, an operator is some kind of function.
• 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".
• In medicine, surgeons are sometimes called operators
• In psychotherapyPsychotherapy is a set of techniques believed to cure or to help solve behavioral and other psychological problems in humans. The common part of these techniques is direct personal contact between therapist and patient, mainly in the form of talking., the therapist is sometimes called the operator
• Members of some special forcesSpecial forces or special operations forces is a term used to describe relatively small military units raised and trained for reconnaissance, unconventional warfare and special operations. These exclusive units rely on stealth, speed, self reliance and cl are referred to as "operators".
• Under the IRCInternet Relay Chat (IRC is a form of instant communication over the Internet. It is mainly designed for group (one-to-many) communication in discussion forums called channels but also allows one-to-one communication. IRC was created by Jarkko Oikarinen ( standard, operatorsOperators more commonly referred to as "ops", are users with the +o flag or greater in an IRC channel. These users have various powers over the other members of the channel, and can kick and ban, as well as set various modes. Some networks have a more bas, or "ops", are communication moderators.