Operation and Step

Operation

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

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Step and operation are semantically related in action topic. In some cases you can use "Step" instead a noun "Operation".

Step noun - An action planned or taken to achieve a desired result.

Usage example: took steps to ensure that there would be no more incidences of food poisoning

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Operation and step are semantically related in manoeuvre topic. Sometimes you can use "Operation" instead a noun "Step".

Nearby Words: stepped, stepping, stepper

full	full operation	full step
particular	particular operation	particular step
normal	normal operation	normal step
standard	standard operation	standard step
Other adjectives: front, single, simple, small, real, massive, large, big, huge, little, false, important, new, major, final, crucial, last, previous, biggest.

The ejection sequence in Behind Enemy Lines with slow-motion tracking and close-ups of each step of the ejector seat's operation.

Source: Technology Porn
If you manage to actually step foot on the island and not require a rescue operation, you will be the first.

Source: Just For Fun / The Troper Board On Multiversal Travel
For good guys this can often be the first step to a successful infiltration operation.

Source: Instant Seduction

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