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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSpecial Operations Unit
/ˈspɛʃ.əl ˌɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃənz ˈjuː.nɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A military unit trained to conduct special operations, often involving unconventional warfare.
"The special operations unit was deployed to carry out a covert mission." - 2
Any group or team that performs specialized tasks or operations outside of standard procedures.
"The special operations unit of the police handled the hostage situation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'special operations' originates from military jargon, referring to specific missions that require unique skills and tactics. The phrase has evolved since the mid-20th century, particularly during and after World War II, as military strategies became more specialized and complex.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Special Operations Unit" is said worldwide
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Unité des opérations spéciales
Transliteration: Unité des opérations spéciales
"L'unité des opérations spéciales a été déployée pour une mission secrète."
Spezialeinheit
Transliteration: Spezialeinheit
"Die Spezialeinheit wurde für eine geheime Mission eingesetzt."
Unità operativa speciale
Transliteration: Unità operativa speciale
"L'unità operativa speciale è stata inviata per una missione segreta."
Unidad de operaciones especiales
Transliteration: Unidad de operaciones especiales
"La unidad de operaciones especiales fue desplegada para una misión encubierta."
Unidade de operações especiais
Transliteration: Unidade de operações especiais
"A unidade de operações especiais foi enviada para uma missão secreta."
विशेष संचालन इकाई
Transliteration: Vishesh sanchaalan ikai
"विशेष संचालन इकाई को एक गुप्त मिशन के लिए तैनात किया गया।"
特种作战部队
Transliteration: Tèzhǒng zuòzhàn bùduì
"特种作战部队被派往执行秘密任务。"
특수 작전 부대
Transliteration: Teuksu jakjeon bude
"특수 작전 부대가 비밀 임무를 수행하기 위해 배치되었습니다."
特殊作戦部隊
Transliteration: Tokubetsu sagyō butai
"特殊作戦部隊が秘密任務のために派遣されました。"
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