| operation |
the act or process of operating or functioning. [5 definitions] |
| operational |
being used or capable of being used; functional. [2 definitions] |
| operationalize |
to put into operation; make operational. |
| operations research |
the systematic mathematical or scientific analysis of an operation, policy, or process to improve its effectiveness or efficiency. |
| operative |
one who is employed in a particular kind of work, esp. in industry. [6 definitions] |
| operator |
one who controls functions, operations, or activities, as of machines or businesses. [4 definitions] |
| operatorless |
combined form of operator. |
| operculum |
in biology, an organ or organ part that serves as a lid, flap, or cover. |
| operetta |
a short light, usu. humorous opera, often with dialogue that is spoken as well as sung. |
| ophidian |
designating the biological suborder that comprises snakes. [2 definitions] |
| ophiolatry |
the attribution of divine power to snakes; worship of snakes. |
| ophiology |
the branch of zoology that deals with snakes. |
| ophthalmia |
inflammation of one or more parts of the eye, esp. the conjunctiva. |
| ophthalmic |
of or concerning the eye. |
| ophthalmo- |
eye. |
| ophthalmologist |
a doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of eye diseases. |
| ophthalmology |
the medical study of the eye, its diseases, and their treatments. |
| ophthalmoscope |
an instrument for examining the retina and the interior of the eyeball. |
| -opia |
a condition or defect of vision or of the eye. |
| opiate |
any of a number of drugs containing or derived from opium that induces calmness, stupor, or sleep, or relieves pain. [7 definitions] |
| opine |
to present or believe as one's own opinion. [2 definitions] |