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

The Red Sox could also call old friend Paul Toboni, who left his post as Red Sox assistant general manager last fall to take over as head of baseball operations for the rebuilding Washington Nationals. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026

Russian military bloggers have warned that even small mines scattered along key highways could repeatedly halt traffic for inspections and demining operations. —David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026

Bill Clinton engaged in military operations in Bosnia and Yugoslavia. —John Stossel, Oc Register, 30 May 2026

While plans were underway to get the remaining four men out, emergency pumping operations ran continuously overnight Friday, which helped to lower the water levels significantly inside the cave ahead of a storm on Saturday that threatened to halt the operation. —Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026

The operations were launched in response to community concerns about minors gaining access to restricted products. —Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 30 May 2026

Jeff Charles, operations supervisor for Orange County Stormwater Management, said crews prepared days before landfall by lowering retention ponds and staging emergency pumps throughout vulnerable areas. —Greg Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026

Spirit Airlines cited costlier jet fuel when shuttering operations earlier this month. —Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 May 2026

The pad remained stable during liftoff, marking a successful validation for future operations. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026