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 demonstrations will give regulators and transportation officials an opportunity to assess how electric aircraft could fit into existing airport operations and future regional transport networks. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree denied carrying out any operations targeting the areas. — Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026

This will help make the operations more effective and efficient…but local marketing teams, particularly in larger FTA markets will continue to have a dotted line relationship into the country GM/MD and be part of their leadership team. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

Policy changes that disrupt pharmacy operations can also threaten home-delivery options and leave patients with fewer reliable ways to receive needed medication. — L. Prather McKinnon, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

The top of the table Synergies come with pairing sports teams, from centralizing operations to selling sponsorships across multiple clubs. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Cyber recovery used to encompass containing damage and restoring operations to the last clean state. — Rick Vanover, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Serving as president since 2024—just months after the team was first created—Smith has helped build the franchise from the ground up, overseeing everything from its business operations to the fan experience. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026