complex operation
[ˈkɑːmpleks ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: complex operations / operações complexas
operação complexa
1. a complicated surgical procedure requiring advanced medical expertise and multiple steps
The patient underwent a complex operation to remove the tumor.
O paciente foi submetido a uma operação complexa para remover o tumor.
2. a difficult or intricate task involving multiple coordinated actions or processes
Managing the merger was a complex operation that took several months.
Gerenciar a fusão foi uma operação complexa que levou vários meses.
3. in mathematics or computing, a procedure involving multiple steps or data manipulations
The algorithm performs a complex operation on large datasets.
O algoritmo executa uma operação complexa em grandes conjuntos de dados.
4. in military or business contexts, a large-scale coordinated effort with multiple components
The military planned a complex operation involving air and ground forces.
Os militares planejaram uma operação complexa envolvendo forças aéreas e terrestres.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in medical, military, technological, and business fields. In Brazil, 'operação complexa' is the standard professional terminology, while Americans might use 'complex operation' or 'complicated procedure' interchangeably depending on context.
Related Idioms & Phrases
pull off a complex operation
manage a complex operation
executar uma operação complexa com êxito
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