operation
noun
an act or instance, process, or manner of functioning or operating.
operations
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pluralof operation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It also assists police with internal security operations.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
"Such a huge talent pool is a goldmine for all of you," he told industry officials, painting India as a secure place to set up operations.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
The transaction, however, “could support future operations at the site.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
He added, “They’ve not only closed the gap—they’ve demonstrated an ability to maneuver satellites and conduct operations that we cannot do.”
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
The letter and photo were sent to the CIA’s new headquarters in Langley, Virginia, where they landed on the desk of Joe Bulik, the officer in charge of America’s secret operations inside the Soviet Union.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
