Operatives: meaning, definitions and examples

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operatives

 

[ หˆษ’pษ™rษ™tษชvz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

intelligence agency

Operatives are individuals employed by intelligence agencies to gather information, conduct covert operations, and carry out espionage activities.

Synonyms

agents, spies, undercover agents

Examples of usage

  • Undercover operatives infiltrated the terrorist organization to gather valuable intelligence.
  • The operatives were trained in surveillance techniques and counterintelligence measures.
  • The agency deployed its operatives to gather information on the enemy's military capabilities.
Context #2 | Noun

medical field

Operatives refer to the medical staff who assist in surgical procedures or interventions.

Synonyms

medical assistants, surgical assistants

Examples of usage

  • The skilled operatives prepared the operating room for the upcoming surgery.
  • The lead surgeon instructed the operatives on their roles during the procedure.

Translations

Translations of the word "operatives" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น operativos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคšเคพเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช operative

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ operatif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฟะตั€ะฐั‚ะธะฒะฝะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ operacyjni

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒšใƒฉใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท opรฉratifs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ operativos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท operatifler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์ „ ์š”์›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนู†ุงุตุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ operativnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ operatรญvci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กŒๅŠจไบบๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ operativci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rekstrarstarfsmenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฟะตั€ะฐั‚ะธะฒั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ operativlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ operativos

Etymology

The term 'operatives' originated from the Latin word 'operari', which means 'to work'. Over time, it evolved to refer to individuals involved in clandestine or specialized operations, particularly in intelligence and medical fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,217, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.