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operational
[ op-uh-rey-shuh-nl ]
adjective
- able to function or be used; functional:
How soon will the new factory be operational?
- Military.
- of, relating to, or involved in military operations.
- on active service or combat duty:
All units of the command are operational.
- of or relating to operations or an operation.
operational
/ ˌɒəˈɪʃəə /
adjective
- of or relating to an operation or operations
- in working order and ready for use
- military capable of, needed in, or actually involved in operations
Derived Forms
- ˌDZˈپDzԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- DZe·tDz·· adverb
- ԴDzo··tDz· adjective
- o··tDz· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of operational1
Example Sentences
“There is a profoundly changed and heightened threat if the U.S. can no longer rely on its own premier, ‘homegrown’ climate forecasts for strategic and operational decisions.
UK Power Networks, which runs the facility said the substation powers surrounding areas and it remained operational.
It said the leave dates would be rescheduled "at a time that can be accommodated by the operational needs of the business".
Ms Berg said problems caused by the cyber attack were "an operational catastrophe".
They stressed that Wikie and Keijo "must leave now" for their own welfare, adding: "Marineland reaffirms the extreme urgency of transferring the animals to an operational destination."
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