first operation
[fɜːrst ɒpəˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: first operations
primeira operação
1. The initial surgical procedure performed on a patient
The first operation was successful, and the patient recovered well.
A primeira operação foi bem-sucedida e o paciente se recuperou bem.
2. The initial action or process undertaken in a sequence of activities
The first operation in the manufacturing process involves quality inspection.
A primeira operação no processo de fabricação envolve inspeção de qualidade.
3. In mathematics, the initial mathematical procedure in a calculation
In this equation, the first operation is to add the numbers in parentheses.
Nesta equação, a primeira operação é somar os números entre parênteses.
4. In military context, the initial military action or campaign
The first operation of the campaign targeted strategic locations.
A primeira operação da campanha visava locais estratégicos.
The term 'first operation' is universally understood in both medical and technical contexts across English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is commonly used in hospital settings and industrial processes, while in the USA it is standard medical and business terminology. No significant cultural variations exist in usage between regions.
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