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an organized activity involving multiple people doing various things to achieve a common goal
- The operation to coordinate the charity event required meticulous planning and collaboration among various volunteers.
- The operation to launch the new product involved marketing, logistics, and production teams working in sync.
- During the large-scale operation, each department had specific tasks to ensure the project was completed on time.
- The rescue operation was organized by multiple agencies, showcasing their ability to work together in times of crisis.
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a medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ
An operation is a medical procedure where a surgeon cuts into the body to treat a disease, injury, or other health condition. Operations can be done to remove tumors, repair broken bones, or perform transplants, among other things. They are usually performed in hospitals or surgical centers and can vary in complexity from minor procedures to major surgeries.
- The doctor explained the details of the operation to ensure the patient understood the procedure.
- After the operation, the patient was monitored closely in the recovery room for any complications.
- He underwent a successful operation to remove the appendix, and he was discharged the following day.
- The surgical team performed the operation with precision, resulting in a smooth recovery for the patient.
- Prior to the operation, the medical staff conducted several tests to assess the patient’s overall health.
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(mathematics) a process according to which a calculation is done, such as adding, dividing, etc.
- Addition and subtraction are basic mathematical operations.
- Multiplication and division are arithmetic operations commonly used in everyday calculations.
- In computer programming, operations such as addition and comparison are carried out using specific commands.
- Complex mathematical problems often involve multiple operations to solve.
- Understanding the properties of mathematical operations is fundamental in algebraic manipulations.
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the state of being in effect or being operative
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a business especially one run on a large scale
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a planned military or naval action, such as a maneuver, campaign, or mission, designed to achieve a specific goal
- The operation was designed to disable the enemy’s communication network.
- The soldiers were briefed on the operation before being sent to the front lines.
- The operation was executed with precision and speed to minimize casualties.
- Several operations were coordinated to dismantle the enemy's defense system.
- The operation's success relied on effective coordination between multiple military branches.
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(computer science) data processing in which the result is completely specified by a rule (especially the processing that results from a single instruction)
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a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work
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the activity of operating something (a machine or business etc.)
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a mental process or activity that involves performing tasks such as thinking, analyzing, or problem-solving
- The operation of logic allows us to make sound decisions.
- His cognitive operation involved analyzing multiple factors before making a choice.
- The mental operation of analyzing a situation requires focus and clarity.
- The brain carries out complex operations during problem-solving tasks.
- The operation of reasoning is vital for critical thinking.
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process or manner of functioning or operating
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