operation
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British pronunciation
/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "operation"in English

Operation
01

an organized activity involving multiple people doing various things to achieve a common goal

operation definition and meaning
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Examples
The operation to coordinate the charity event required meticulous planning and collaboration among various volunteers.
The operation to launch the new product involved marketing, logistics, and production teams working in sync.
02

a medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ

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operation definition and meaning

What is an "operation"?

An operation is a medical procedure where a surgeon cuts into the body to treat a disease, injury, or other health condition. Operations can be done to remove tumors, repair broken bones, or perform transplants, among other things. They are usually performed in hospitals or surgical centers and can vary in complexity from minor procedures to major surgeries.

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The doctor explained the details of the operation to ensure the patient understood the procedure.
After the operation, the patient was monitored closely in the recovery room for any complications.
03

(mathematics) a process according to which a calculation is done, such as adding, dividing, etc.

operation definition and meaning
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Addition and subtraction are basic mathematical operations.
Multiplication and division are arithmetic operations commonly used in everyday calculations.
04

the state of being in effect or being operative

05

a business especially one run on a large scale

06

a planned military or naval action, such as a maneuver, campaign, or mission, designed to achieve a specific goal

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The operation was designed to disable the enemy ’s communication network.
The soldiers were briefed on the operation before being sent to the front lines.
07

(computer science) data processing in which the result is completely specified by a rule (especially the processing that results from a single instruction)

08

a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work

09

the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.)

10

a mental process or activity that involves performing tasks such as thinking, analyzing, or problem-solving

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The operation of logic allows us to make sound decisions.
His cognitive operation involved analyzing multiple factors before making a choice.
11

process or manner of functioning or operating

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