Operation and Project

Operation

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

Project noun - A method worked out in advance for achieving some objective.

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Operation and project are semantically related in scheme topic. Sometimes you can use "Operation" instead a noun "Project".

joint	joint operation	joint project
special	special operation	special project
similar	similar operation	similar project
current	current operation	current project
Other adjectives: single, actual, entire, real, successful, massive, big, little, main, illegal, secret, new, major, final, military, last, latest, failed, previous, upcoming.

When someone talks about having "Code Word Clearance" they mean that the code-word of a particular project or operation is listed in their security file, which means they can access any information filed under that code-word.

Source: Over-The-Top Secret
One of the scientists on the Lazarus project (the aforesaid bring-the-dead-back-to-life operation) mentions irritably that the project is billions of credits over its budget.

Source: Organization with Unlimited Funding
As another part of the project, a new generation of highly-advanced Reploids have been dispatched for the operation.

Source: Video Game / Mega Man X8

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