Pronunciation: /ˈɑpərənt/
noun a person who operates a machine or device
A1 An operant is a person who operates machinery.
A2 The operant in the factory was responsible for controlling the production line.
B1 The operant's job involves monitoring and adjusting equipment to ensure smooth operation.
B2 As an experienced operant, he knew exactly how to troubleshoot any issues that arose.
C1 The operant's expertise in the field was recognized by colleagues and management.
C2 The operant's precision and skill in operating complex machinery set a high standard for others to follow.
adjective relating to or functioning as an operand
A1 The operant behavior of the dog was to sit when commanded.
A2 She used operant conditioning to train her cat to use the litter box.
B1 The operant response of the student improved after receiving positive reinforcement.
B2 The operant conditioning techniques used by the trainer were effective in modifying the dog's behavior.
C1 The psychologist studied the operant behavior of the patients in the clinical trial.
C2 The operant variables in the experiment were carefully controlled to ensure accurate results.
formal The psychologist explained the concept of an operant to the students in the behavior analysis class.
informal I heard that using operants in training your dog can be really effective.
slang Dude, you gotta try using operants when teaching your cat new tricks.
figurative In life, our choices and actions can be seen as operants that shape our future.
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