operation

CEFRB1

/ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An organized activity or process with a purpose.

  2. 02

    noun

    A medical procedure performed by a doctor.

Examples

  • I had an operation for glaucoma last year.

  • The surgeon persuaded me to undergo an organ transplant operation.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˌɔp.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act or process of operating (verb): agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral.

  2. The method or practice by which actions are done.

  3. The method by which a device performs its function.

More examples

In context

  • Will I need to have an operation?

  • It is dangerous to look at the beam of a laser while it is in operation.

  • The Katrina relief operation was considered botched.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English operacioun, from Old French operacion, from Latin operātiō, from the verb operor (“to work”), from opus, operis (“work”). Equivalent to operate + -ion.