Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
operation
noun
/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
The act of working or functioning, or a specific activity or process involving multiple actions.
Examples
- During the military operation, the troops worked together smoothly.
- The medical team performed a complicated operation to save the patient’s life.
- In math, the operation of addition combines two numbers.
Meaning
In a general sense, operation refers to any process that produces a result. This can apply to various fields such as mathematics, medicine, and business.
Synonyms
- procedure
- action
- process
- activity
- function
