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operation in German

operation in German is Betrieb, Operation, Verknüpfung — operation means the way something works, or the act of making it work.

operation in German

Betrieb
noun
(uncountable) The method by which a device performs its function.
Operation
noun
(uncountable) The method by which a device performs its function.
Betrieb
noun
(uncountable) The method or practice by which actions are done.
Operation
noun
Operation
noun
(computing, logic, mathematics, countable) A procedure for generating a value from one or more other values (the operands).
Verknüpfung
noun
(computing, logic, mathematics, countable) A procedure for generating a value from one or more other values (the operands).
Operation
noun
(military, countable) A military campaign (e.g. Operation Desert Storm).
Aktion
noun
(military, countable) A military campaign (e.g. Operation Desert Storm).
Unternehmen
noun
(military, countable) A military campaign (e.g. Operation Desert Storm).

What does "operation" mean?

  1. noun The way something works, or the act of making it work.
    "The operation of the new machine is simpler than expected."
  2. noun A planned activity or task, especially one carried out by a business, military, or organization.
    "The rescue operation lasted through the night."
  3. noun A surgical procedure.
    "She had an operation to remove her appendix."
  4. noun A mathematical procedure that produces a value from one or more inputs, such as addition.
    "Multiplication is a basic arithmetic operation."

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.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "operation" in German?

"operation" in German is Betrieb, Operation, Verknüpfung. 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 German, "operation" is Betrieb, Operation, Verknüpfung.

Are there other ways to say "operation" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "operation": Betrieb, Operation, Verknüpfung, Aktion, Unternehmen.

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