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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOperation
/ˌɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A process or series of actions performed to achieve a particular end.
"The operation to install the new software took several hours." - 2
A medical procedure involving an incision with instruments.
"The patient is recovering well after the operation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin operatio, meaning 'a working, action, or operation', originating from opus (work). Entering Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, the term expanded from general mechanical or physical functioning to encompass medical procedures, military missions, and complex organizational activities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Operation" is said worldwide
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opération
Transliteration: opération
"L'opération a été un succès."
Operation
Transliteration: Operation
"Die Operation verlief gut."
operazione
Transliteration: operazione
"L'operazione è stata eseguita con successo."
operación
Transliteration: operación
"La operación fue un éxito."
operação
Transliteration: operação
"A operação foi realizada com sucesso."
संचालन
Transliteration: sanchalan
"संचालन सफल रहा।"
操作
Transliteration: cāozuò
"操作非常成功。"
작업
Transliteration: jageob
"작업이 성공적으로 완료되었습니다."
操作
Transliteration: sōsa
"操作は成功しました。"
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