<a name="operationObjectChannel"></a>channel | [Reference Object](#referenceObject) | **Required**. A `$ref` pointer to the definition of the channel in which this operation is performed. If the operation is located in the [root Operations Object](#operationsObject), it MUST point to a channel definition located in the [root Channels Object](#channelsObject), and MUST NOT point to a channel definition located in the [Components Object](#componentsObject) or anywhere else. If the operation is located in the [Components Object](#componentsObject), it MAY point to a [Channel Object](#channelObject) in any location. Please note the `channel` property value MUST be a [Reference Object](#referenceObject) and, therefore, MUST NOT contain a [Channel Object](#channelObject). However, it is RECOMMENDED that parsers (or other software) dereference this property for a better development experience.
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