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
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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of operations
Kansas City International Airport halted its flight operations Saturday afternoon because of icy conditions on its runway and taxiways.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
Across their global operations, RED continues to enhance the luxury excursion market.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
In the corporate world, experts contend that 50% of businesses fail by their fifth year of operations because of mistakes.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Beyond this, the team and its operations prioritize security across the organization through advanced technology and security measures, and a strict chain of custody for all documents.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
The mayor’s program to combat homelessness did not launch any new operations over the New Year’s holiday week.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Rebecca Lockwood spent years as a business coach helping organizations thrive, while James managed food and beverage operations at a luxury 800-room hotel before becoming a stay-at-home dad.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Overcoming these challenges is essential for humanoid robots to gain widespread acceptance and become a seamless part of daily operations.
—Greg Ombach, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Illegal marijuana growing operations are common in California and routinely hidden in plain sight in residential areas.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
Across their global operations, RED continues to enhance the luxury excursion market.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
In the corporate world, experts contend that 50% of businesses fail by their fifth year of operations because of mistakes.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Beyond this, the team and its operations prioritize security across the organization through advanced technology and security measures, and a strict chain of custody for all documents.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
The mayor’s program to combat homelessness did not launch any new operations over the New Year’s holiday week.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Rebecca Lockwood spent years as a business coach helping organizations thrive, while James managed food and beverage operations at a luxury 800-room hotel before becoming a stay-at-home dad.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Overcoming these challenges is essential for humanoid robots to gain widespread acceptance and become a seamless part of daily operations.
—Greg Ombach, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Illegal marijuana growing operations are common in California and routinely hidden in plain sight in residential areas.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operations
Noun
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Such flexibility offers these institutions a way to work with populists without undermining their broader missions.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The agency is aiming to maintain a consistent flight cadence, while reducing gaps between missions and incorporating lessons learned.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There's all kinds of applications for this information.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Its applications include the following.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To abate — or remove — asbestos from a home or room, there’s a long list of procedures workers must follow, including enclosing the area to make sure none of the fibers escape.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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Penguin Random House Canada commits to ensure operational policies and procedures are developed under the AODA standards and compliance requirements.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Specifically, the senior casualty actuary performs a wide variety of consultative and analytical assignments associated with aspects of property and casualty insurance rate regulation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In addition, the senior casualty actuary provides support for assignments requested by or in concert with the commissioner and other department branches, as required.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The new rules implemented at the beginning of 2024 were less impactful to the everyday/non-tournament player, but did include a couple of provisional items related to rally scoring and skinny singles, methods of playing that were officially recognized for the first time.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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But one of the reasons the app has remained so successful in the United States is its constant development of payout methods for creators.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Salma Hayek has been beating the drum for chicly embracing your gray hairs for some time now, amid all her other duties and diary dates.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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Pederson also surrendered play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Press Taylor, marking Taylor’s first time calling plays for a professional team.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Gas prices have been a controversial issue and at the epicenter of political conversations regarding energy and the economy during the last two presidential administrations.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Mar. 2025
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Through the turmoil of changing administrations and a global pandemic, scores of veteran prosecutors fled for private practice or judgeships, leaving large gaps in leadership.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Operations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operations. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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