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BASE OF OPERATIONS

\bˈe͡ɪs ɒv ˌɒpəɹˈe͡ɪʃənz], \bˈe‍ɪs ɒv ˌɒpəɹˈe‍ɪʃənz], \b_ˈeɪ_s ɒ_v ˌɒ_p_ə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n_z]\

Definitions of BASE OF OPERATIONS

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installation from which a military force initiates operations; "the attack wiped out our forward bases"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

installation from which a military force initiates operations; "the attack wiped out our forward bases"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The portion of country, sea-coast, river, or the strong towns, either on the flanks or rear of an army in the field, from which its resources are drawn, and to which it can retreat in case of reverse.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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