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Operation

🔄 Synonyms of "Operation"

12 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

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procedurenounA particular method for performing a task.
processnounA series of events leading to a result or product.
actnoun(countable) An instance of a certain standardized college admissions test in the United States, originally called the American College Test.
performancenounThe act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.
functioningnounfunctional, working
surgerynoun(medicine, usually uncountable) A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.
cognitive processnoun(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
surgical procedurenoun(medicine) A procedure in which one or more incisions are made into the body in order to repair damage or remove diseased tissue; an operation.
mathematical processnoun(mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods
cognitive operationnoun(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
mathematical operationnoun(mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods
surgical operationnouna medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body

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functioningnounManner by which something functions; the workings.
procedurenounA particular method for performing a task.
processnounA series of events leading to a result or product.
performancenounThe act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.
surgical procedurenoun(medicine) A procedure in which one or more incisions are made into the body in order to repair damage or remove diseased tissue; an operation.
surgerynoun(medicine, usually uncountable) A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.
actnoun(countable) An instance of a certain standardized college admissions test in the United States, originally called the American College Test.
cognitive operationnoun(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
cognitive processnoun(psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents
mathematical operationnoun(mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods
mathematical processnoun(mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods
surgical operationnouna medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body
opsnoun(informal) operations
operationalFunctioning and ready for use.
workingnoun(usually in the plural) Operation; action.
operatingnoun(uncountable) Synonym of operation (in the uncountable sense).
operationalizationnounThe act or process of operationalizing.
functionnounWhat something does or is used for.
operatornounA person or organisation that operates a device, system, service, etc.
initiationnounThe act of initiating, or the process of being initiated or introduced.

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