Definition of operational Operational

/ɑˌpɚejˈʃʌnʌl/ - [apereyshunul] - op•er•a•tion•al

We found 8 definitions of operational from 3 different sources.

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Adjective

operational - (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations
  nonoperational, inactive (military) not involved in military operations
  armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
  combat-ready, fighting, active characterized by energetic activity; "an active toddler"; "active as a gazelle"; "an active man is a man of action"
operational - being in effect or operation; "de facto apartheid is still operational even in the `new' African nations"- Leslie Marmon Silko; "bus service is in operation during the emergency"; "the company had several operating divisions"
  in operation, operating
operational - pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result; "operational difficulties"; "they assumed their operational positions"
operational - fit or ready for use or service; "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft"; "the dishwasher is now in working order"
  functional, usable, useable, operable
  serviceable intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration; "serviceable low-heeled shoes";
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  • operational
    Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.

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