operation
[ op-uh-rey-shuhn ]
/ ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /
noun
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Origin of operation
OTHER WORDS FROM operation
mis·op·er·a·tion, nounpre·op·er·a·tion, nounre·op·er·a·tion, nounsub·op·er·a·tion, nounWords nearby operation
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British Dictionary definitions for operation
operation
/ (ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən) /
noun
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Medical definitions for operation
operation
[ ŏp′ə-rā′shən ]
n.
A surgical procedure, usually using instruments, for remedying an injury, ailment, defect, or dysfunction.
The act, manner, or process of functioning.
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Scientific definitions for operation
operation
[ ŏp′ə-rā′shən ]
Medicine A surgical procedure for remedying an injury, ailment, defect, or dysfunction.
Mathematics A process or action, such as addition, substitution, transposition, or differentiation, performed in a specified sequence and in accordance with specific rules.
A logical operation.
Computer Science An action resulting from a single instruction.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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