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as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
a secret operation which, if it is discovered, the government will deny any knowledge of
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as in process
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
a specific mathematical operation is required in order to get the correct answer
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as in management
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
given the constant threat of robbery, the operation of a convenience store can be quite stressful
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as in use
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
a considerable amount of training is required for the operation of these new high-tech weapons systems
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Recent Examples of operation
Almost all of the 12 people arrested in connection with the operation had some tie to Macon.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Achieving them for day-to-day operations is quite impossible.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Set institutional velocity limits that reflect your operations.
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Sabeer Nelliparamban,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
China is the only large nation to reject Wi-Fi operations in the 6-GHz band.
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Stephen Cousins,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Achieving them for day-to-day operations is quite impossible.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
Set institutional velocity limits that reflect your operations.
—
Sabeer Nelliparamban,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
China is the only large nation to reject Wi-Fi operations in the 6-GHz band.
—
Stephen Cousins,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for operation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operation
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None of these are the type of meaty science mission that Mars researchers have become accustomed to.
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Based on previous statements from officials, the Victus Haze mission will unfold with additional maneuvers to bring Rocket Lab’s Puma satellite closer to True Anomaly’s Jackal.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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Gautam Mukunda writes about corporate management and innovation.
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Union leadership said this week that the league was not formally asked by management to meet and confer over various charter proposals dealing with the LAPD, including the one focused on policy.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Under them, a chatbot must not be able to interact with someone under 18 unless it is programmed against encouraging self-destructive behavior and provides parents with tools to manage the child’s use.
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That means taking away human driver jobs could be particularly detrimental in the state.
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Young men with at least a bachelor’s degree spent an average of 14 hours less annually on the job between 2019 and 2022.
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When Díaz underwent the procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow in late April, the Dodgers eyed a post-All-Star break return.
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The rules require buildings to have a clear plan for managing equipment failures, including specific procedures to assist residents who may be trapped.
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On direct appeal, the Florida Supreme Court vacated the death sentence and remanded the case for reconsideration over the trial court's handling of aggravating and mitigating factors in the case.
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Raman declined to comment on Bass’ handling of the Boyle Heights fire.
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Toe spacers make polish application much easier and cut down on smudging while layers dry.
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After the application process is completed, the ambassadors are provided access to an online portal, where presentations and activities created by the medical advisory board are shared.
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“Operation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operation. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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