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1. operation

noun. ['ˌɑːpɝˈeɪʃən'] a planned activity involving many people performing various actions.

Etymology

  • operation (English)
  • operatio (Latin)

2. operation

noun. ['ˌɑːpɝˈeɪʃən'] the state of being in effect or being operative.

Etymology

  • operation (English)
  • operatio (Latin)

3. operation

noun. ['ˌɑːpɝˈeɪʃən'] a business especially one run on a large scale.

Etymology

  • operation (English)
  • operatio (Latin)

4. operation

noun. ['ˌɑːpɝˈeɪʃən'] activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign).

Etymology

  • operation (English)
  • operatio (Latin)

5. control

verb. ['kənˈtroʊl'] exercise authoritative control or power over.

Etymology

  • control (English)
  • conterrolle (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • contrerole (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. control

verb. ['kənˈtroʊl'] lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits.

Etymology

  • control (English)
  • conterrolle (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • contrerole (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

7. control

noun. ['kənˈtroʊl'] power to direct or determine.

Etymology

  • control (English)
  • conterrolle (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • contrerole (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

8. control

noun. ['kənˈtroʊl'] a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another.

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Etymology

  • control (English)
  • conterrolle (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • contrerole (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

9. control

noun. ['kənˈtroʊl'] (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc.

Etymology

  • control (English)
  • conterrolle (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • contrerole (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

10. control

verb. ['kənˈtroʊl'] handle and cause to function.

Etymology

  • control (English)
  • conterrolle (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • contrerole (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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