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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
Engineers and operations experts can use this information to isolate where the mistake happened and why, and make changes accordingly.
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Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Automated Back-Office Operations AI uses advanced analytics and machine learning to add efficiency to back-office operations, increasing productivity and reducing costs.
—Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Starting with small pilot projects allows financial institutions to explore AI use cases, gain insights and gradually build confidence in its ability to improve operations and create business value.
—Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Whitson said search and rescue operations were ongoing across the county and that teams from as far as New York and Texas were assisting.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Though successful at first, by 2014, France’s military operations in the region were met with growing anti-French sentiment.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Banks have been slow to fully integrate AI into their operations, leaving substantial potential untapped.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Now operations can access this data on-demand to rapidly analyze details such as accuracy and operational efficiency.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The insecurity created by the war has exacerbated that trend, with most new tech companies formally registered overseas, despite tax incentives to incorporate locally, and a large number considering moving some of their operations outside Israel, Hasson told CNN last month.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Automated Back-Office Operations AI uses advanced analytics and machine learning to add efficiency to back-office operations, increasing productivity and reducing costs.
—Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Starting with small pilot projects allows financial institutions to explore AI use cases, gain insights and gradually build confidence in its ability to improve operations and create business value.
—Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Whitson said search and rescue operations were ongoing across the county and that teams from as far as New York and Texas were assisting.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Though successful at first, by 2014, France’s military operations in the region were met with growing anti-French sentiment.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Banks have been slow to fully integrate AI into their operations, leaving substantial potential untapped.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Now operations can access this data on-demand to rapidly analyze details such as accuracy and operational efficiency.
—Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The insecurity created by the war has exacerbated that trend, with most new tech companies formally registered overseas, despite tax incentives to incorporate locally, and a large number considering moving some of their operations outside Israel, Hasson told CNN last month.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for operations
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Once those missions are flown over the next several years, the Vulcan will be the company's sole launcher.William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Some pilots launched suicide attack missions from this location during the war.Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
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This test rates a PC's performance for multimedia applications.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Rivals say the company leveraged its existing dominance in certain products — like the Windows operating system and classic workplace applications — to gain dominance in others, namely cybersecurity and cloud computing.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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Her expertise is in the areas of anti-aging procedures and skin cancer treatment.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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In addition to the performance standards to reduce air pollution from new facilities, the measure lays out procedures for states that will submit to the EPA implementation plans for existing wells to curtail methane emissions.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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With back-to-back road assignments in Green Bay and Buffalo up next, a one-sided division win over Seattle could go a long way toward assuaging an anxious fan base as well as building confidence within the team.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Lastly, check for hands-on projects or practical assignments that are relevant to achieving learning outcomes.Peju Adedeji, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The Human Factor As technology continues to evolve, so must businesses' methods of safeguarding data.Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The bark is removed from the tree in summer using traditional methods handed down from generation to generation.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
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It can be complicated for small businesses to assess the constantly evolving world of trade regulations and to learn every detail about import and export rules, duties and taxes, packaging and goods restrictions, shipping routes and local delivery options.Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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China tried in vain to stop the duties, hoping to resolve the issue through dialogue, but talks have so far failed to lead to an agreement that satisfies the EU.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
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There have been rare cases of such decisions in previous administrations.Aleccia Washington, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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But not long ago, some Republicans have resisted Democratic administrations' attempts to prioritize certain immigrants over others for deportation.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Operations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/operations. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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