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as in missions
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
a secret operation which, if it is discovered, the government will deny any knowledge of
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as in processes
a usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result
a specific mathematical operation is required in order to get the correct answer
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as in managements
the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
given the constant threat of robbery, the operation of a convenience store can be quite stressful
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as in applications
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
a considerable amount of training is required for the operation of these new high-tech weapons systems
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Recent Examples of operations
In addition to those strategies, look for more colleges to tighten their financial belts in order bring expenses into line with what’s likely to be reduced revenue, particularly at those private institutions that depend heavily on tuition dollars to fund their operations.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Next-Generation Infrastructure – Faster Networks, Smarter Hardware IT operations will continue to be redefined thanks to new developments and breakthroughs in network, data storage and processor technology.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As for nonlinear operations, these don’t follow the classical linear equations that are critical to solving conventional problems.
—John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The major development here is the ability of a single chip to process both matrix multiplication, and non-linear operations.
—John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While smart factories focus on automating processes and integrating advanced technologies, human workers remain essential to factory operations.
—Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The acquisition of Burger comes about a month after the Rangers hired former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser for baseball operations.
—Stephen Hawkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
The company will likely raise investment next year to scale operations and distributions around the country.
—Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This enables the terrorist group Al-Shabab to recruit militants, spread their destructive ideology, and expand operations beyond Somalia's borders under the guise of preventing Somalia's disintegration.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Next-Generation Infrastructure – Faster Networks, Smarter Hardware IT operations will continue to be redefined thanks to new developments and breakthroughs in network, data storage and processor technology.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
As for nonlinear operations, these don’t follow the classical linear equations that are critical to solving conventional problems.
—John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The major development here is the ability of a single chip to process both matrix multiplication, and non-linear operations.
—John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While smart factories focus on automating processes and integrating advanced technologies, human workers remain essential to factory operations.
—Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The acquisition of Burger comes about a month after the Rangers hired former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser for baseball operations.
—Stephen Hawkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
The company will likely raise investment next year to scale operations and distributions around the country.
—Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This enables the terrorist group Al-Shabab to recruit militants, spread their destructive ideology, and expand operations beyond Somalia's borders under the guise of preventing Somalia's disintegration.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operations
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Clear missions and values foster a sense of camaraderie and mutual support.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Egypt's extended experience in peacekeeping missions in Africa and elsewhere provides crucial support to the counterterrorism capabilities of the Somali armed forces and the concerted efforts of the Somali government and people to rebuild their country.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Luna is designed specifically for government and defense applications.Brett Owens, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some lines of business may be experimenting with applications while others are looking to deploy at scale.Beena Ammanath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The duo were among the first adopters of dermatological procedures such as injectables, lasers and other modalities — experience Frank lauded in an interview.James Manso, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The formula Medicare uses to calculate physician reimbursment pays specialists who perform procedures more than primary care providers who focus on keeping people healthy.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Players on rehab assignments will be prohibited from using GMS Field’s facilities and will instead train at the club’s player development complex nearby.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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These short-term assignments could convert to longer-term arrangements.Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Another scenario is a retreat to familiar methods—doubling down on tried-and-tested networks, even if that means missing emerging openings.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kaling opted for the complete opposite end of the color spectrum for her announcing duties, wearing a dress courtesy of Rachel Gilbert.Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sauer had argued that the continuation of the case, which is currently on appeal, will impede the Republican from carrying out his presidential duties.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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While respondents acknowledged that administrations could increase or decrease hurdles, most expressed that those would not be significant enough to warrant changes in strategy.The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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And of course, what does the federal government have in store for higher education with the change in administrations?Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Operations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operations. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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