Background and Operation

Background

Background noun - The physical conditions or features that form the setting against which something is viewed.

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Operation and background are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Operation" instead a noun "Background".

Operation noun - A specific task with which a person or group is charged.

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Background and operation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Background" instead a noun "Operation".

similar	similar background	similar operation
complex	complex background	complex operation
proper	proper background	proper operation
single	single background	single operation
Other adjectives: simple, actual, entire, real, little, black, main, criminal, new, minor, military.

Optional features include a careful attention to detail to the background and operation, heck, there might even be Bullet Time glory shots during the firing of a gun.

Source: Gun Porn
Quizzing one another on their fabricated background happens far more often than them letting their personal feelings interfere with their operation.

Source: Undercover as Lovers
In NCIS, McGee is up at the border working with the Mounties on a joint operation, and when seen in the background they're wearing the scarlet tunics, and obviously traveled on horseback.

Source: Canada, Eh?

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