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operation

/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does operation mean?

noun, verb

An act or instance of operating; a procedure or process for achieving an end. A surgical procedure, especially one that involves cutting into the body.

Example

"The surgeon performed a complex operation to repair the patient's damaged heart."

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