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operation vs working

The phrases 'operation' and 'working' are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'Operation' is used to refer to a process or procedure, while 'working' is used to describe the action of performing a task or job. They can be used in different contexts and are not interchangeable.

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operation

The term 'operation' is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a process, procedure, or function.

It is used to describe the way in which a system, machine, or organization functions. For example, 'The operation of the new software is very efficient.'

Examples:

The operation of the factory runs smoothly.
The operation of the computer system needs to be optimized.
The operation of the emergency room was well-coordinated.
The operation of the company was affected by the economic downturn.
The operation of the engine requires regular maintenance.

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These men prevented a dangerous international operation.
The operation has only been performed once before.
To avoid hindering the operation of international trade.
There is scarcely any scrutiny of their activities or operation.
The method of operation baffles investigators.
It makes any serious operation impossible.
The operation to capture Jack Bauer was unsuccessful.
Giving you Collette jeopardizes my operation.
We're mounting our rescue operation.
All teams, abort the operation.
The rescue operation that I authorized was successful.
Our undercover operation just went south.
This operation's patient doesn't officially exist.
Your boys just took over another Wolverine operation.
Which necessitated taking out the entire operation.
Your husband was killed during an undercover operation.
In order to estimate working time/type of operation.
However, requesting such certificate must not delay the rescue operation.
This is a non-violent, rescue operation.
Three killed, 96 injured in that operation.

Alternatives:

functioning
process
procedure
performance
activity

working

The term 'working' is correct and commonly used in English to describe the action of performing a task or job.

It is used to indicate that someone or something is in the process of performing a task or job. For example, 'She is working on a new project.'

Examples:

He is working on the assignment.
The machine is working perfectly.
She is working hard to meet the deadline.
The team is working together to achieve the goal.
The plan is working well so far.

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Something definitely changed when I started working.
Eric started working for Moon today.
Since I started working with Patrice.
But sometimes she gets frustrated working here...
Jesse hasn't stopped working his last assignment.
I tried working more slowly once.
It was a pleasure working with Detroit homicide.
First, he started working nonstop.
Cummings recruited me after I started working here.
I really love working for you.
That looks suspiciously like fake working.
Everyone dressed in business suits, Working working working.
Markus was working with the Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Maybe you should try working again.
Your body police is working hard.
James never liked me working there.
We're working on handheld infrared.
So the harvest was actually working.
Employees generally pay unemployment benefit contributions while they are working.
Half-hour before midnight for working good.

Alternatives:

functioning
operating
performing
engaged in
carrying out

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