operation in Finnish
operation in Finnish is toiminta, operaatio, leikkaus — operation means the way something works, or the act of making it work.
operation in Finnish
toiminta
(uncountable) The method by which a device performs its function.
operaatio
(uncountable) The method by which a device performs its function.
toiminta
(uncountable) The method or practice by which actions are done.
operaatio
(countable, medicine) A surgical procedure.
leikkaus
(countable, medicine) A surgical procedure.
operaatio
(computing, logic, mathematics, countable) A procedure for generating a value from one or more other values (the operands).
laskutoimitus
(computing, logic, mathematics, countable) A procedure for generating a value from one or more other values (the operands).
operaatio
(military, countable) A military campaign (e.g. Operation Desert Storm).
What does "operation" mean?
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noun The way something works, or the act of making it work.
"The operation of the new machine is simpler than expected."
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noun A planned activity or task, especially one carried out by a business, military, or organization.
"The rescue operation lasted through the night."
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noun A surgical procedure.
"She had an operation to remove her appendix."
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noun A mathematical procedure that produces a value from one or more inputs, such as addition.
"Multiplication is a basic arithmetic operation."
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operation in a sentence
- The operation of the new machine is simpler than expected.
- The rescue operation lasted through the night.
- Police launched a major operation against the smuggling ring.
- She had an operation to remove her appendix.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "operation" in Finnish?
"operation" in Finnish is toiminta, operaatio, leikkaus. operation means: The way something works, or the act of making it work.
How do you use "operation" in a sentence?
Example: "The operation of the new machine is simpler than expected." In Finnish, "operation" is toiminta, operaatio, leikkaus.
Are there other ways to say "operation" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "operation": toiminta, operaatio, leikkaus, laskutoimitus.
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