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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Operation
The primary meaning of the word "Operation" refers to a planned activity involving a number of actions or steps, especially in a military, business, or medical context.
Definitions
- A planned activity involving a number of actions or steps, especially in a military, business, or medical context
- * A medical procedure, especially one involving surgery
- * A process or series of processes, especially in a factory or other industrial setting
- * A mathematical process or function
Etymology of Operation
The word "Operation" has its roots in the Latin word "operatio", which is derived from "operari", meaning "to work"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a range of activities, including military campaigns, business ventures, and medical procedures
Example Uses
- The military operation was a success, with all objectives achieved
- * The doctor performed a complex operation to repair the patient's damaged heart
- * The company's latest operation has increased productivity and reduced costs
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
inaction
inactivity
idleness
dormancy
stagnation
paralysis
halt
stoppage
cessation
suspension
termination
discontinuation
abandonment
cancellation
postponement
delay
inertia
lethargy
apathy
indifference