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/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ · op·er·a·tion
noun
  1. The method by which a device performs its function. The operation of the new smartphone was seamless.
  2. The method or practice by which actions are done. The operation of the company was restructured to increase efficiency.
  3. The act or process of operating; agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral. The operation of the machine required great skill and precision.
Did you know? The term 'operation' has been used in various contexts, including medicine, where it refers to a surgical procedure, and in business, where it refers to a series of actions taken to achieve a specific goal.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026