basic operation
nounUK /ˈbeɪ.sɪk ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/
US /ˈbeɪ.sɪk ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
A basic operation is a simple thing you do with numbers, like adding or taking away.
In math class, we learned that addition and subtraction are basic operations.
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2. A simple action that a computer or machine can do.
Saving a file is a basic operation on a computer.
3. A simple step in a set of instructions or a plan.
The first basic operation is to open the box.
4. A simple task that is part of a bigger job.
Checking the list is a basic operation for the team.