"special operations" meaning in All languages combined

See special operations on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: special operation [singular], special operations [attributive]
Head templates: {{en-noun|p|attr=special operations|sg=special operation}} special operations pl (normally plural, singular special operation, attributive special operations)
  1. A category of military operations with unusual and stringent requirements and methods, such as guerrilla warfare or counterterrorism. Tags: plural, plural-normally Synonyms: spec ops[w:clipped compound|clipped compound]]>, special ops Related terms: special forces (english: the forces who carry out such ops), special military operation [euphemistic]

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Alternative forms

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