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operations research

noun

  1. the analysis, usually involving mathematical treatment, of a process, problem, or operation to determine its purpose and effectiveness and to gain maximum efficiency.


operations research

noun

  1. the analysis of problems in business and industry involving the construction of models and the application of linear programming, critical path analysis, and other quantitative techniques Alsooperational research
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Word History and Origins

Origin of operations research1

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45
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Example Sentences

Costin earned his bachelor’s degree in operations research from the U.S.

“Fentanyl is not poison. Fentanyl is desired by people who like to use opioids, just as heroin is,” said Jonathan P. Caulkins, a professor of operations research and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University.

“The basic mission is to put buildings on a carbon diet,” said Paul Reale, director of building operations research at City University of New York’s Building Performance Lab.

Ms. Edwards, a resident of Silver Spring, Md., was born in Sandy Level, Va. At the FAA, she was a manager of statistics and quantitative analysis, information systems development, operations research and aviation safety.

He served aboard combat vessels and was a specialist in operations research and operational logistics.

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