Synonyms for
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
Synonyms & similar words
cognitiveprocess
surgicalprocess
surgicaloperation
surgicalprocedure
cognitiveoperation
mentalprocess
mathematicaloperation
mathematicalprocess
process
performance
surgery
procedure
militaryoperation
functioning
surgery
procedure
process
method
maneuver
campaign
mission
project
task
job
plan
strategy
tactic
activity
exercise
workout
movement
manipulation
function
transaction
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Common collocations
- military operation
- surgical operation
- business operation
- complex operation
- successful operation
- ongoing operation
- joint operation
- covert operation
Word family
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
- 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.
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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