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Operation
Definition
a medical procedure that involves cutting into a person's body to fix or remove something; a planned or organized activity that involves many people
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- military operation
- surgical operation
- business operation
- complex operation
- successful operation
- ongoing operation
- joint operation
- covert operation
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Usage note
The word 'operation' can refer to a specific action or a process. In a business context, it often implies a complex system or set of activities.
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Example sentences
- The operation on his leg took three hours.
- The military planned a secret operation to rescue hostages.
- I had an operation on my appendix last year.
- The company's new operation in Asia is expected to increase profits.
- The police conducted an operation to catch the thief.
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The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. - H. Jackson Brown Jr.
“The success of a team depends not so much on how many intelligent people it has, but on how well they work together.” - Unknown
“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” - Steve Jobs
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