Synonyms of operations

operations

noun

plural of operation

1

as in missions

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• missions
• jobs
• assignments
• duties
• responsibilities
• requirements
• businesses
• details
• posts
• obligations
• offices
• briefs
• charges
• works
• needs
• chores
• commitments
• burdens
• errands
• appointments
• constraints
• labors
• promises
• designations
• commissions
• restraints
• nominations
• pledges
• compulsions

2

as in processes

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• processes
• procedures
• methods
• techniques
• proceedings
• courses
• activities
• systems
• programs
• manners
• projects
• ways
• schemes
• approaches
• strategies
• plans
• modes
• arrangements
• drills
• routines
• works
• enterprises
• formulas
• undertakings
• movements
• styles
• forms
• performances
• recipes
• designs
• plots
• accomplishments
• achievements
• fashions
• layouts
• blueprints
• game plans
• ground plans
• attainments

3

as in managements

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• managements
• controls
• supervisions
• administrations
• handlings
• stewardships
• directions
• oversights
• regulations
• governments
• governances
• guidance
• presidencies
• charges
• leaderships
• care
• conducts
• superintendencies
• superintendences
• logistics
• intendances
• agencies
• custodies
• manipulations
• generalships
• protections
• machinations
• rulerships
• wards
• trusts
• laps
• guardianships
• tutelages
• coadministrations
• codirections
• aegises

4

as in applications

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applications
• uses
• exercises
• usages
• plays
• employments
• exertions
• reuses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disuses
• nonuses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of operations

Militaries often run command and control operations away from the frontlines; enemies have sought to disrupt those communications through jamming and, in the past few decades, cyberattacks. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

The integrated approach has the potential to reduce energy consumption, simplify operations, and minimize secondary waste generation compared with conventional desalination methods. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Low-Earth orbit operations will likely favor agile, highly maneuverable vehicles capable of complex rendezvous and stabilization tasks. — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The Gerbera has appeared more frequently in tactical operations near the front. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The design software provider posted a strong fiscal first quarter, reporting 18% year-over-year revenue growth and announcing its intention to acquire MaintainX, a maintenance and operations software provider. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Instead, everyone in the Chargers organization knows how integral Mack is to the day-to-day operations. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Senators are tasked with reviewing laws passed more than a decade ago that exempt certain data centers from paying sales taxes on goods that are essential to their operations. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

Eng asks Chris Mitsumura, the hotel’s director of operations. — Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026