Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A series of processes or a procedure aiming to achieve a particular result. Synonyms:
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The operation took three hours.The new library starts operation next month.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word operatio, which means a working or performing. This in turn comes from operari meaning to work.
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