spec ops

/ˌspɛkˈɒps//ˈspɛkˌɒps/

A form of special operations — A category of military operations with unusual and stringent requirements and methods, such as guerrilla warfare or counterterrorism.

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Meanings

nounspec ops pl (normally plural, singular spec op, attributive spec ops)

singular spec op

  1. abbreviationclippingpluralplural normallyClipping of special operations (clipped compound).

    If they expect to maintain parity, then an adequate budget for spec ops has to be available.

Translations

Bulgarian спецоперация
  • спецоперация (specoperacija)clipping of special operations
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Chicago

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