Manner and Operation

Manner

Manner noun - A distinctive way of putting ideas into words.

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

Operation noun - A usually fixed or ordered series of actions or events leading to a result.

Usage example: a specific mathematical operation is required in order to get the correct answer

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

The demonstration or display of military force in a threatening manner to encourage a country's 'co-operation', done without issuing blatant threats or actually engaging in military action.

Source: Gunboat Diplomacy
Norg of Power Rangers Operation Overdrive is a hilariously inept Yeti, whose one shining moment was being unwittingly spotted by the heroes while walking in a manner very similar to the Patterson film (se Real Life below).

Source: Bigfoot, Sasquatch and Yeti
On the other hand, his lips flap up and down in a very inhuman manner and a newspaper announces that he's having a "real-boy operation." Just what is he?

Source: Ambiguously Human

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