real operation

[/riːəl ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: real operations
operação real
1. An actual, genuine operation or activity that is executed in practice, as opposed to a simulated, theoretical, or test scenario
The military conducted a real operation to neutralize the threat.
O exército conduziu uma operação real para neutralizar a ameaça.
2. In mathematics or computing, an operation performed on actual numerical or data values rather than symbolic representations
The processor performs real operations on the input data.
O processador realiza operações reais nos dados de entrada.
3. In business or industry, a functioning, active operation that is currently in effect and producing results
The factory has been in real operation since 2015.
A fábrica está em operação real desde 2015.
The term 'real operation' is commonly used in Brazilian military, industrial, and technology sectors to distinguish between practice exercises and actual functioning activities. In corporate environments, it often refers to when a system, facility, or service transitions from testing to full deployment and active use.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
actual operationlive operationgenuine operationactive operationoperative action
Antonyms / Antônimos
simulated operationtest operationmock operationtheoretical operationdrill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operação real
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
operação real
Common usage in military and business contexts
São Paulo
operação real
Frequently used in industrial and corporate operations
Portugal
operação real
Same terminology used in European Portuguese

Related Words

operationaloperationalizeoperativefunctionalityimplementation

Related Idioms & Phrases

in real operation
put into real operation
go live with a real operation
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