Operation and Purpose

Operation

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

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

Purpose noun - Something that one hopes or intends to accomplish.

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Operation and purpose are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Operation" instead a noun "Purpose".

special	special operation	special purpose
particular	particular operation	particular purpose
similar	similar operation	similar purpose
normal	normal operation	normal purpose
Other adjectives: single, simple, actual, entire, real, little, main, important, secret, new, major, final, larger.

The name is non-obvious, but is obliquely related to the purpose of the operation (like American WW2 names).

Source: Operation Blank
In fact, Shadow and Déaspor seem to have orchestrated a massive operation for this purpose, involving not only Lu, but also Hallwad and Aucasis, as well as Cleareye.

Source: Literature / Murderess
The real purpose is to brainwash innocent ponies into aiding a local smuggling operation.

Source: Scooby-Doo Hoax

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