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Operation

Verb / ˌɑ:pɜ:ˈeɪʃʌn / Another word for operation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

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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Common collocations

  • military operation
  • surgical operation
  • business operation
  • complex operation
  • successful operation
  • ongoing operation
  • joint operation
  • covert operation

Word family

verb operate
adjective operational

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.

Example sentences

  1. The operation on his leg took three hours.
  2. The military planned a secret operation to rescue hostages.
  3. I had an operation on my appendix last year.
  4. The company's new operation in Asia is expected to increase profits.
  5. The police conducted an operation to catch the thief.

Quotes

  • 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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