1
as in missions
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
a secret operation which, if it is discovered, the government will deny any knowledge of
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2
as in processes
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
a specific mathematical operation is required in order to get the correct answer
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as in managements
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
given the constant threat of robbery, the operation of a convenience store can be quite stressful
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as in applications
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
a considerable amount of training is required for the operation of these new high-tech weapons systems
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Recent Examples of operations
The State Department said the two countries exchanged notes to finalize an understanding that would stabilize diplomatic banking operations for each other's missions.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
News of the exchange came as Russian and US officials were meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, to discuss embassy operations.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Now, the Haas F1 team has confirmed that the tariffs have had no impact on its operations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
In January 2022, an AJ Capital executive floated a plan to press the bakery owners to improve their building and operations.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
But as of late Wednesday night, no one had been pulled out alive in more than 24 hours, Juan Manuel Mendez, head of the country's emergency operations center, said at a press conference.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
The construction for the FCC is expected to begin in the 2030s and would likely begin operations before 2050.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
Israel launched extensive ground and air operations on the strip after Hamas carried out its unprecedented attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, killing approximately 1,200 people and taking a further 251 hostage inside Gaza.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Moreover, An e-skin with a human-like touch and great magnetic sensitivity could make robots better equipped for tasks such as cooking, rescue operations, deep-sea explorations, patient care, etc.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2025
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
News of the exchange came as Russian and US officials were meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, to discuss embassy operations.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Now, the Haas F1 team has confirmed that the tariffs have had no impact on its operations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
In January 2022, an AJ Capital executive floated a plan to press the bakery owners to improve their building and operations.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
But as of late Wednesday night, no one had been pulled out alive in more than 24 hours, Juan Manuel Mendez, head of the country's emergency operations center, said at a press conference.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2025
The construction for the FCC is expected to begin in the 2030s and would likely begin operations before 2050.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Apr. 2025
Israel launched extensive ground and air operations on the strip after Hamas carried out its unprecedented attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, killing approximately 1,200 people and taking a further 251 hostage inside Gaza.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Moreover, An e-skin with a human-like touch and great magnetic sensitivity could make robots better equipped for tasks such as cooking, rescue operations, deep-sea explorations, patient care, etc.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operations
Noun
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All nine of the proliferated architecture missions have flown on Falcon 9 rockets out of Vandenberg.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The State Department said the two countries exchanged notes to finalize an understanding that would stabilize diplomatic banking operations for each other's missions.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Its applications include the following.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Adaptive grip tech As part of a National Science Foundation grant focused on soft, shape-retaining materials, researchers at UC San Diego had already explored the potential of measuring tape for robotic applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Apr. 2025
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To abate — or remove — asbestos from a home or room, there’s a long list of procedures workers must follow, including enclosing the area to make sure none of the fibers escape.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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Penguin Random House Canada commits to ensure operational policies and procedures are developed under the AODA standards and compliance requirements.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In addition, the senior casualty actuary provides support for assignments requested by or in concert with the commissioner and other department branches, as required.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Specifically, the senior casualty actuary performs a wide variety of consultative and analytical assignments associated with aspects of property and casualty insurance rate regulation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The team suggest that any future research done will need to refine the methods used for identifying teeth that have undergone minimal uranium exchange, and for distinguishing primary seawater signals from diagenetic influences.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Surrounding herself with friends is something Aniston previously told PEOPLE is one of her self-care methods.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While many associated the Jacksonville Roar with their spirit and pep on the field at games, both the mother-daughter duo emphasize that their duties upon upholding the Florida franchise's cheerleader title expand beyond the sidelines, too.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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As for the core cheerleader duties on the field, the traditional responsibility to cheer — which is literally spelled out within the title itself — is surprisingly no longer, the mother-daughter duo clarify.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Gas prices have been a controversial issue and at the epicenter of political conversations regarding energy and the economy during the last two presidential administrations.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Mar. 2025
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Through the turmoil of changing administrations and a global pandemic, scores of veteran prosecutors fled for private practice or judgeships, leaving large gaps in leadership.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Operations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operations. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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