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Words Starting with "O"

Opaque
C1adjective
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Opaque

Not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light or not allowing light to pass through.

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Open a Pandora's box
C1verb phrase
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Open a Pandora's box

To perform an action that small or seemingly harmless in itself, but which unexpectedly generates a vast and uncontrollable cascade of severe problems and complications.

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Open-Neighborhood
C1noun
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Open-Neighborhood

A set of points in a topological space that includes a point and all points sufficiently close to it.

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Operational Control
C1noun
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Operational Control

The authority or power to manage and direct operations within an organization.

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Operations Management
C1noun
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Operations Management

The administration of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization.

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Ophtalmological
C1adjective
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Ophtalmological

Relating to the branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, functions, and diseases of the eye.

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Ophthalmologist
C1noun
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Ophthalmologist

A physician who specializes in the medical and surgical care of the eyes and visual system, preventing, diagnosing, and treating eye diseases and disorders.

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Ophthalmology
C1noun
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Ophthalmology

The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye.

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Ophthalmoscope
C1noun
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Ophthalmoscope

An instrument with a light and mirror system used for examining the interior structures of the eye, especially the retina.

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Oppositionism
C1noun
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Oppositionism

The practice or philosophy of opposing or resisting a particular authority or ideology.

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Oppression
C1noun
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Oppression

The state of being subject to unjust treatment or control.

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Optimum
C1noun
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Optimum

The most favorable condition, degree, or amount for obtaining a given result.

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