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The school food drive was a large operation.
What does Operation mean?
An operation is a planned process or activity.
Dictionary definition
An organized process, activity, or way that something works.
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We studied the operation of a simple water filter.
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Clear instructions helped the team understand each step of the operation.
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What does operation mean?
Operation means an operation is a planned process or activity.
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WordOperation.
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MeaningOperation means An operation is a planned process or activity.
ExampleExample: The school food drive was a large operation.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- op · uh · ray · shun
- Strongest beat
- ray
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ray.
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Synonyms
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inactionUse when no process or action happens.
shutdownUse when a system or activity stops.
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Operation word family
Base word
operation
verb
operate
To work or control something.
adjective
operational
Working and ready to use.
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