What is the difference between 操業and　操作？

Non-PRO Japanese to English Bus/Financial Business/Commerce (general)

What is the difference between 操業　and　操作　for the term 'operation'?

Proposed translations (English)

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operation of business / machinery

操業 is used for operation of business.
操作 is used for operation of computer, machinery, etc.

Peer comment(s):

agree	yn2028 : ”操業”ｉｓ used for doing business.”操作”　ｉｓ　used　for　activating　eqｕipment. 9 hrs
	ありがとうございます。

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