Operation

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts9 letters
Definition of Operation

noun

  1. The method by which a device performs its function.
  2. The method or practice by which actions are done.
  3. The act or process of operating; agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral.
  4. A planned undertaking.

    "The Katrina relief operation was considered botched."

  5. A business or organization.

    "They run a multinational produce-supply operation."

Anagrams of Operation

No exact anagrams found for "operation". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "operation" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Operation"

Operation is a 9-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Operation" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "operation" is a medium-scoring word.