Operation
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The process of functioning or operating, a surgical procedure, or an organised activity involving many people. Operations encompass business processes, military actions, and medical interventions.
“The patient recovered well from the heart operation.”
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Nine letters with -TION ending; contains OPER- root
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Worth 11 points; versatile word with common suffix pattern
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