Method and Operation

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Method noun - The means or procedure for doing something.

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Operation is a synonym for method in process topic. In some cases you can use "Operation" instead a noun "Method".

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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Method is a synonym for operation in process topic. Sometimes you can use "Method" instead a noun "Operation".

safe	safe method	safe operation
special	special method	special operation
elaborate	elaborate method	elaborate operation
particular	particular method	particular operation
Other adjectives: similar, normal, complex, current, standard, proper, single, difficult, simple, actual, entire, real, dangerous, main, new, final, previous.

The crew of Linus Tech Tips refer to hoverboards as "swegways", due in part to their similar method of operation to the segway.

Source: Insistent Terminology / Web Original
Its method of operation, on the other hand, is a direct tribute to the Genesis Device.

Source: Video Game / Civilization: Call to Power
Rapid-Fire Comedy: A standard method of operation, often involving references to other media.

Source: Web Animation / An Akatsuki's Life

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