operation
operation
a planned medical procedure
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operation with Russian translation
operation usage examples
Врач сказал, что операция будет недолгой.
The doctor said the operation would be quick.
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operation synonyms
Related words worth learning together
a common word for a surgical operation; often more natural in British English
She needs surgery on her knee.
The procedure took only ten minutes.
a more formal and precise phrase for a surgical operation
The patient had a surgical operation on his heart.
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How is operation different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce operation and what this word means
operation means operation. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce operation
/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/
operation translation
operation
operation examples
The doctor said the operation would be quick.
operation transcription
/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/, /ˌɑpəˈreɪʃən/
Questions about this word
operation meaning: what does it mean?
a planned medical procedure
operation pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
operation is pronounced as /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
operation definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The doctor said the operation would be quick. Translation: Врач сказал, что операция будет недолгой.
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