This is the 617th most frequent Hebrew word.
אופן
Manner, way, or method.
Here, 'אופן' refers to the specific method or means by which something is carried out.
אופן הביצוע של המשימה היה מדויק למדי.
The way of performing the task was quite precise.
In this case, 'אופן' signifies the procedure or process of an activity.
הילדים למדו על אופן הכנת הלחם בשיעור.
The children learned about the process of bread preparation in the lesson.
In this sentence, 'אופן' is used to indicate a 'manner' or 'way' of doing something.