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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.
    "Regular cleaning helps with the smooth operation of the coffee machine."
  2. noun A planned activity or task, especially one carried out by a business, military, or organization.
    "The charity ran a large food distribution operation across the region."
  3. noun A surgical procedure.
    "He needs an operation on his knee next month."
  4. noun A mathematical procedure that produces a value from one or more inputs, such as addition.
    "Division is the opposite operation to multiplication."
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operation in a sentence

  • Regular cleaning helps with the smooth operation of the coffee machine.
  • The manual explains the safe operation of the saw.
  • The charity ran a large food distribution operation across the region.
  • The rescue operation lasted through the night.

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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: "Regular cleaning helps with the smooth operation of the coffee machine." 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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