A functioning flashlight.    From Wordnet, Princeton University. 

The Model 5's functioning is flawless, its accuracy outstanding.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Model 5 Bolt-Action Rifle is a Southpaw's Dream Come True] Reference

Whatever term we choose, the functioning is similar if not the same.    From Wordnik.com.  [Blake's Contraries Game] Reference

If they are to remain functioning they should function as a seperate entity.    From Wordnik.com.  [ACORN announces hiring freeze, new training] Reference

I have seen it before, in functioning alcoholics who thought they could just stop drinking.    From Wordnik.com.  [Kennedy under evaluation but on the mend] Reference

Recovery Option: Balanced functioning is the obvious in between of over and under-functioning.    From Wordnik.com.  [Dr. Tian Dayton: Relationship Dynamics Within the Addicted/Traumatized Family System] Reference

If he has little or no higher brain functioning, then he would be in PVS, but still legally alive.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Volokh Conspiracy » Arafat: If he is “brain-dead,” he is dead.–] Reference

We know also that social and psychological functioning is directly correlated with school performance.    From Wordnik.com.  [Victor Schwartz: Caring for Vets in College] Reference

Not to mention “preventing the government from functioning is a perfectly acceptable way to get pork.”.    From Wordnik.com.  [Matthew Yglesias » The Shelby Shakedown] Reference

According to several tests, Phillip's cognitive functioning is probably OK and he can read and comprehend material.    From Wordnik.com.  [Soldier struggles with brain injury caused by war] Reference

Especially since these things are necessary in functioning (cooking, designing, holding intelligent conversations, etc.).    From Wordnik.com.  [What do we teach our kids? | Johnny B. Truant] Reference

The Commission believes the euro countries have no choice: "These adjustments are vital for the long-term functioning of monetary union.".    From Wordnik.com.  [A Fistful Of Euros » A Fistful Of Euros] Reference

Lebanon can hardly be called a functioning democracy.    From Wordnik.com.  [digg.com: Stories / Popular] Reference

India has often been described as a functioning anarchy.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Times of India] Reference

They're called functioning addicts and they usually call it like they see it.    From Wordnik.com.  [Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion] Reference

Henschel was a kind-hearted 47-year-old, described as functioning intellectually "at a teenage level.".    From Wordnik.com.  [canada.com Top Stories] Reference

When the synapses begin functioning again ask yourself if abuses like that aren’t the cause for limiting the offer.    From Wordnik.com.  [Oaxaca Grill Rescinds Free Burrito Offer | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan] Reference

3. Government spending is geared toward institutions that are necessary for the long term functioning of the economy.    From Wordnik.com.  [In Defense of Corporate Taxes] Reference

But I ` m what I call a functioning agoraphobic.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Nov 11, 2009] Reference

Sorry, just had a few more thoughts on "functioning" labels.    From Wordnik.com.  ["Autism Speaks" creator on Oprah] Reference

Meaning some kind of functioning police force on the ground to protect people.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Nov 12, 2009] Reference

Whether you want one or not, depends on what kind of functioning alcoholic you are.    From Wordnik.com.  [Jaunted - The Pop Culture Travel Guide] Reference

All things have motion and through such music have a kind of functioning life and death.    From Wordnik.com.  [Guess What?] Reference

Excuse me for interrupting the party, but "functioning" is not the same as "functioning perfectly.".    From Wordnik.com.  [This Explains It, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference

If what you’re trying to learn is simple, you may learn it, but it won’t improve brain functioning.    From Wordnik.com.  [Symptoms of Decline? « L.E. Modesitt, Jr. – The Official Website] Reference

Rebooting the laptop with the Proxim PCMCIA card in the slot and I have an 'functioning' wireless device.    From Wordnik.com.  [Slackware Linux & IBM Thinkpad R51] Reference

Like if you think about rating Netflix movies, it's kind of functioning on this really basic game mechanic.    From Wordnik.com.  [What Makes Online Film, Music Critics Tick] Reference

There's no need at all to be wedded to "functioning" language when more respectful words exists and can be used.    From Wordnik.com.  ["Autism Speaks" creator on Oprah] Reference

GROSS: You've been so influential on so many people in rock and yet, you know, you're kind of functioning independently.    From Wordnik.com.  [Remembering Alex Chilton: An Underground 'Big Star'] Reference

He uses China as an example, and then goes on to say a "functioning" democracy.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Jakarta Post Breaking News] Reference

"The benchmark of our functioning is the public service irrespective of any consideration.    From Wordnik.com.  [PunjabNewsline News] Reference

One would find carpeted roads, 'functioning' sewerage systems and adequate supply of water.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference

As well the world must insist that Somalia get its act together once and for all and have some kind of functioning government.    From Wordnik.com.  [Progressive Bloggers] Reference

It is only "functioning" if Evan Bayh and company get to appear at ribbon-cutting ceremonies to mark the creation of a new government job.    From Wordnik.com.  [The American Spectator] Reference