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operation

[op-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
surgical procedure
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It can’t apply the AI magic that comes from its labs to a cloud-computing business, software sales or an e-commerce operation, because it doesn’t have any of those things.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A major challenge is maintaining efficient operation when sunlight changes throughout the day.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

An angiogram revealed some abnormalities in his arteries, and Hugh was then diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and told he needed triple bypass surgery, an operation to improve blood flow to the heart.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He said the operation had secured the passage of more than 100 million barrels of oil through the strait since it began.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He smiled at her and replied, “This operation is hot. We are a go.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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