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operation

 

[ ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

a mathematical process involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division

Synonyms

calculation, procedure, process

Examples of usage

  • The operation to find the sum of two numbers is called addition.
  • Multiplication is a common operation in algebra.
  • The order of operations in mathematics is important to solve complex problems.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

a surgical procedure performed on a patient

Synonyms

procedure, surgery, surgical intervention

Examples of usage

  • The patient underwent a heart operation.
  • The success rate of this type of operation is high.
  • The surgeon will perform the operation tomorrow.
Context #3 | Noun

military

a planned military action or campaign

Synonyms

campaign, maneuver, mission

Examples of usage

  • The military operation was carried out successfully.
  • The special forces conducted a covert operation in the enemy territory.
  • The operation to rescue hostages was meticulously planned.
Context #4 | Noun

business

a business activity or procedure

Synonyms

activity, functioning, procedure

Examples of usage

  • The marketing team launched a promotional operation.
  • The company's operation in Asia expanded rapidly.
  • Efficient operations are crucial for business success.
Context #5 | Noun

computer science

an action performed by a computer or program

Synonyms

function, process, task

Examples of usage

  • The search operation returned relevant results.
  • The file operation failed due to a system error.
  • The software update includes improved operations.

Translations

Translations of the word "operation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 operação

🇮🇳 ऑपरेशन

🇩🇪 Operation

🇮🇩 operasi

🇺🇦 операція

🇵🇱 operacja

🇯🇵 手術 (しゅじゅつ)

🇫🇷 opération

🇪🇸 operación

🇹🇷 operasyon

🇰🇷 작업 (작업)

🇸🇦 عملية

🇨🇿 operace

🇸🇰 operácia

🇨🇳 操作 (cāozuò)

🇸🇮 operacija

🇮🇸 aðgerð

🇰🇿 операция

🇬🇪 ოპერაცია

🇦🇿 əməliyyat

🇲🇽 operación

Etymology

The word 'operation' originated from the Latin word 'operatio' which means a working or operation. It has evolved over time to encompass a wide range of meanings across various fields such as mathematics, medicine, military, business, and computer science. The term is commonly used to describe a defined process, action, or procedure carried out with a specific purpose or goal in mind.

See also: cooperate, inoperable, interoperable, operability, operable, operate, operated, operates, operating, operational, operationally, operations, operative.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #435, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.