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Definition operation in American English

operation noun

noun
/ˌɑpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
Example

This was the biggest military operation in 20 years.

Example

Undercover operations led to the arrest of the gang.

Example

The cleanup operation will take weeks.

2

an action or set of actions that is necessary to achieve something

Example

Connecting the water supply is a very simple operation.

Example

The computer performs this operation many times every day.

Synonyms and related words
action thing operation series process campaign
3

the process of cutting into someone's body for medical reasons

Example

a stomach/heart operation

Example

The baby had to have an operation, but he's fine now.

Example

She may need an operation on her knee.

Example

A very experienced heart surgeon will perform the operation.

Synonyms and related words
abortion angioplasty appendectomy
4

the way that something such as a system or service operates

Example

We are visiting schools to explain the operation of the new exam system.

Synonyms and related words
modality method the system
4.1

used about the way that a machine or piece of equipment operates

Example

Something was interfering with the radar equipment's operation.

Synonyms and related words
operate come on function
4.2

used about the way that something such as a rule or an idea is used

Example

Science investigates the operation of general laws.

Synonyms and related words
application consumption exploitation
5

a company, or a part of a large company

Example

The company has recently expanded its international operation.

Example

The group is selling its overseas operations.

Synonyms and related words
account acquisition affiliate
6

the process of controlling something or of making it work

Example

Operation of this equipment requires special training.

Synonyms and related words
application consumption exploitation
Definition operation in American English