Crossword Genius

Of operations, precise as military ones (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

surgical

I believe this is a double definition.

'of operations' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'precise as military ones' is the second definition.
(as in a surgical bombing)

(Other definitions for surgical that I've seen before include "(Of action) precise, incisive" , "Ugli scar? (anag)" , "Curative" , "Relating to operative procedures" , "(Ward) related to operations" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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