operational research

A form of operations research — The application of scientific methods and techniques to problems of decision making, especially in business management and government administration.

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Meanings

nounoperational research (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of operations research.

Synonyms & antonyms

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operations research
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