[1] : WordNet (r) 2.0

functioning
     adj : performing or able to perform its regular function; "a
           functioning flashlight" ant: malfunctioning
     n : process or manner of functioning or operating; "the power of
         its engine determine its operation"; "the plane's
         operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking
         performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance
         conformed to high standards" syn: operation, performance
see also:
malfunctioning operation performance 

[2] : Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

61 moby thesaurus words for "functioning":
   act, acting, action, active, activism, activity, agency, alive,
   at work, behavior, behavioral, conduct, direction, doing, driving,
   dynamic, employment, execution, exercise, function, functional,
   going, going on, handling, in exercise, in force, in hand,
   in operation, in play, in practice, in process, in the works,
   inaction, live, management, manipulation, movements, occupation,
   on foot, on the fire, ongoing, operancy, operating, operation,
   operational, operations, operative, performance, performing, play,
   practice, practicing, praxis, responsibility, running, serving,
   steering, swing, work, working, workings

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