Designation
Designation noun - A word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known.
Operation and designation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Operation" instead a noun "Designation".
Operation
Operation noun - A specific task with which a person or group is charged.
Usage example: a secret operation which, if it is discovered, the government will deny any knowledge of
Designation and operation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Designation" instead a noun "Operation".
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Both words in one sentence
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They each have a nation of origin (which is not necessarily the same nation of the pilots or its area of operation), and a generation designation from mark one to mark five.
Source: Sailor Earth - Nowadays Power Rangers Operation Overdrive (Season 15) seems to most occupy the designation of "worst season ever" among the fanbase.
Source: Seasonal Rot / Live-Action TV - This grotesque designation is used merely to disguise our real operation which is such a good idea that we want to protect the idea from being stolen by any unscrupulous operators... mainly you readers!
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