add |
to perform the mathematical operation of addition. [1/5 definitions] |
addition |
the arithmetic operation of finding the total of two or more numbers. [1/3 definitions] |
develop |
to bring into being or operation; generate. [2/7 definitions] |
dispense |
to carry out or put into operation. [1/2 definitions] |
division |
the arithmetic operation that finds how many times one number contains another. [1/6 definitions] |
effect |
to bring into operation; cause to happen. [1/4 definitions] |
effective |
in operation. [1/2 definitions] |
in effect |
in active operation. |
institute |
to bring into being or set in operation. [1/4 definitions] |
mental |
of or having to do with the operation of the mind. [1/3 definitions] |
monitor |
a device for collecting information about the use, operation, or condition of something. [1/5 definitions] |
multiplication |
an arithmetic operation that combines two numbers to give one number, called a product. [1/2 definitions] |
observe |
When you observe, you watch something closely but don't take part in it. When a doctor does an operation, sometimes other doctors or students observe. [1/6 definitions] |
off |
so as to interrupt or stop operation. [1/13 definitions] |
on |
into operation or process. [1/20 definitions] |
operation |
If you learn about the operation of something, you learn how it works. When a machine is running, we can say it is in operation. [4 definitions] |
perform |
When someone performs something, they do it. When a doctor performs an operation, it means that the doctor does an operation. If you perform an experiment, you do an experiment. When you perform something, you carry it out. [1/4 definitions] |
performance |
If we talk about the performance of a task, we mean the doing of a task. The performance of a dance is the doing of a dance. The performance of an operation is the doing of an operation. [1/3 definitions] |
run |
to manage or keep in operation. [1/30 definitions] |
set |
to position for proper operation. [1/19 definitions] |
set up |
to ready for use or operation by assembling or arranging the parts. [1/2 definitions] |