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operation on vs operation for

Both "operation on" and "operation for" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Operation on" is used when referring to the action being performed on something, while "operation for" is used when indicating the purpose or reason for the operation.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 750 views

operation on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "operation on" when describing the action being performed on something. For example, "The surgeon performed an operation on the patient's leg."

Examples:

The technician conducted an operation on the machine to fix the issue.
The software update required an operation on the database.
The chef performed an operation on the vegetables to create a new dish.

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We've commenced the operation on Felix.
However, the operation on Naboo will be run by Cad Bane.
Makes any kind of operation on the.
The system will come into operation on 1 July 2009.
The Gusen oven went into operation on 29 January 1941.
We were planning an operation on a high-level target.
The crew of Chapayev brilliantly performed operation on explosion of rails...
We've never had an operation on this scale.
We're running an operation on Taylor and his crew.
At dawn operation on liberation of Belarus code-named "Bagration" began on June 23, 1944.
And we do the same operation on all the Scene Objects.
Scales runs the biggest smuggling operation on the West Coast.
Conciliation was a lengthy operation on an extremely difficult subject.
The components should not affect operation on shunting devices.
Just had an operation on her foot.
I had intended to use it for the operation on you.
A soldier is missing from the operation on Schönwalder St.
Tomorrow I go into hospital for an operation on my stomach.
I've had an operation on my brain.
In three weeks, the Allies are mounting an operation on the coast of France.

Alternatives:

surgery on
procedure on
treatment on
manipulation on
modification on

operation for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "operation for" when indicating the purpose or reason for the operation. For example, "The operation for the new product launch went smoothly."

Examples:

The company organized an operation for improving customer service.
The team conducted an operation for increasing efficiency in the workplace.
The surgery was an operation for saving the patient's life.

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Mode of operation for color management.
Bigfoot is the name of their operation for ducking the new predator drones.
Quantities of fuels extracted or produced, calculated after any operation for removal of inert matter.
Therefore, it is necessary to extend the operation for another year.
Robust: High-quality components allow trouble-free operation for many years.
2.2.1 The Constitution provides a new framework of operation for the Union.
Bigfoot is the name of their operation for ducking the new predator drones.
We did a major operation for no reason.
Dual operation for filling and emptying.
A great operation for the world of business.
Increase range of operation for stable production
Repeat the same operation for each of the other points.
There is one operation for each and every form of enlargement.
An alternative to an operation for Percy.
There'll be no operation for Whiny Tim.
And the county shut down my entire operation for a month.
This is a demanding operation for the banks and cash-in-transit companies.
Our companies have funded your operation for years.
Please call 1.877.448.0101 in operation for assistance.
There is an operation for this kind of pain.

Alternatives:

procedure for
task for
mission for
project for
effort for

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