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To function, especially properly or effectively.

FFIEC IT Examination Handbook - Audit, April 2012

Senses

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give a workout to

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arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion

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go sour or spoil

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cause to undergo fermentation

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find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

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use or manipulate to one's advantage

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make uniform

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perform as expected when applied

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move into or onto

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cause to happen or to occur as a consequence

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make something, usually for a specific function

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shape, form, or improve a material

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prepare for crops

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gratify and charm, usually in order to influence

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move in an agitated manner

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proceed along a path

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provoke or excite

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proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity

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cause to work

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be employed

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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

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cause to operate or function

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operate in or through

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have an effect or outcome

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have and exert influence or effect

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operate in a certain place, area, or specialty

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behave in a certain way when handled

Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

synonym
actact uponcropcultivatedo workexerciseexploitfermentkneadlickmakeplayprocessput to workrunshapeturnuniformiseuniformizework out
pasttense
worked
presentparticiple
working
thirdpersonsingular
works
pastparticiple
worked