Operation

Pronunciation: /ˌɑpəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of operation

noun a military or naval action, campaign, or mission

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor performed a simple operation on the patient.

A2 The operation to remove the tumor was successful.

B1 The company is planning a new marketing operation for next quarter.

B2 The military operation was carried out with precision and efficiency.

C1 The operation of the new software system requires extensive training.

C2 The operation of the company's global expansion strategy was a resounding success.

Examples of operation in a Sentence

formal The hospital successfully completed the delicate surgical operation.

informal The doctors did a great job with the operation.

slang The surgery went smoothly, no hiccups during the operation.

figurative The business merger was a complex operation that required careful planning.

Grammatical Forms of operation

• past tense: operated
• plural: operations
• comparative: more operation
• superlative: most operation
• present tense: operate
• future tense: will operate
• perfect tense: have operated
• continuous tense: is operating
• singular: operation
• positive degree: operation
• infinitive: to operate
• gerund: operating
• participle: operating

Origin and Evolution of operation

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'operation' originated from the Latin word 'operatio', which means 'a working, operation, or action'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'operation' has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings, from a surgical procedure to a military mission to a mathematical calculation. Its usage has expanded to various fields and contexts, reflecting the diverse ways in which 'operation' can be applied.