operation

operation is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/, SAMPA: /%Qp@"reIS@n/
• (US) IPA: /ˌɑːpəˈɹeɪʃən/, SAMPA: /%A:p@"reIS@n/
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Noun

Singular operation

Plural operations

1. The actions of a group of people working for a goal (often military).

   The Army operation was a success.

2. A medical process, often opening the human body.

   The doctors performed the operation in three hours.

Synonyms

• (actions of a group) project
• (medical process) surgery, procedure

Related words

• operational
• operationally
• operate