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operation Synonyms

Another word for operation

Choosing another word for operation depends on context, so the 32 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The fact, condition, or process of functioning, working, or being active.

Usage Example

"The new solar power plant went into full functioning earlier this month."

Strongest
functioning
working
running
Strong
action
activity
execution
performance

• noun (Context 2)

An act of surgery performed on a patient to repair damage, remove diseased tissue, or restore bodily function.

Usage Example

"She recovered quickly after undergoing a routine knee surgery at the hospital."

Strongest
surgery
Strong
procedure
intervention

• noun (Context 3)

An organized activity, project, or mission involving multiple people working together toward a specific objective.

Usage Example

"Coordinating the international disaster relief effort was a massive logistical mission."

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mission
undertaking
campaign
Strong
project
exercise
maneuver
effort
endeavor
task

• noun (Context 4)

A business, company, or commercial enterprise, or the day-to-day management of its productive activities.

Usage Example

"They expanded their family-owned bakery into a nationwide commercial enterprise."

Strongest
enterprise
business
company
Strong
organization
concern
venture
firm
outfit
establishment

• noun (Context 5)

A mathematical or logical process, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division, that derives a new value from one or more input values.

Usage Example

"Students learn the correct order of arithmetic operations before advancing to algebra."

Strong
calculation
computation
function
process

Opposites of operation

The opposite of operation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inactivity
idleness
inaction
shutdown
stoppage
cessation
See all opposites of operation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Operation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/operation
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