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Operator:
In the context of infrastructure networks, the operator is the enterprise responsible for ensuring service availability and continuity. For example, in electricity, it would be the organization responsible for ensuring that supply is in balance with demand. The word can also have a special meaning in telecommunications: a telephone company employee who assists people with calling. The role is automated in many countries.
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