Operation and Role

Operation

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

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

Role noun - The action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists.

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Operation and role are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Operation" instead a noun "Role".

particular	particular operation	particular role
similar	similar operation	similar role
current	current operation	current role
single	single operation	single role
Other adjectives: small, actual, entire, real, large, big, serious, huge, little, main, important, new, major, final, minor, crucial, larger, titular, last, previous, biggest.

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is a game placing the player in the role of a United States Marine as part of an operation to liberate a Russian oil-rich island from Chinese invaders.

Source: Bannedin China / China
He can play again after an operation, but is frequently plagued by stamina problems and takes a strategist and Smart Guy role instead.

Source: Ill Girl / Anime and Manga
Mark Wyatt (who was extensively involved in the funding procedure and played a role in operation Gladio).

Source: Scare Campaign

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