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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"Using USVs and UUVs are really important because they definitely complicate Chinese military operations and the calculus for it."
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Since several multi-agency meetings and workshops have and are planned to discuss the risk assessment required by agencies for rescue and recovery operations around the groynes.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Koontz said that while Lumentum management is making the case that there will be cost savings in the combined business operations involving semiconductors, data infrastructure and optical networking, he described it as a long-shot bet.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Estee Lauder has spent the past several years working to turn around the business, increasing investments in its consumer-facing operations and expanding into higher-growth sales channels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Twig always provides the momentum behind our operations.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
