Definition of Operations research

1. Noun. Research designed to determine most efficient way to do something.

Generic synonyms: Research

Medical Definition of Operations research

1. A group of techniques developed to apply scientific methods and tools to solve the problems of decision making in complex organizations and systems. Operations research searches for optimal solutions in situations of conflicting goals and makes use of mathematical models from which solutions for actual problems may be derived. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Operations Research

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operationalism
operationalisms
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operational cell
operational damage
operationism
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operations
operations research (current term)
operations research (current term)
operation code
Operation Desert Storm
operative
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operativeness
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operative dentistry
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operator
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