operational
Americanadjective
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able to function or be used; functional.
How soon will the new factory be operational?
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Military.
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of, relating to, or involved in military operations.
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on active service or combat duty.
All units of the command are operational.
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of or relating to operations or an operation.
adjective
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of or relating to an operation or operations
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in working order and ready for use
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military capable of, needed in, or actually involved in operations
Other Word Forms
- nonoperational adjective
- operationally adverb
- preoperational adjective
Etymology
Origin of operational
Example Sentences
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The Welsh Ambulance Service confirmed newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to "financial and operational issues".
From BBC
By freeing up capital previously dedicated to land ownership, the company has improved operational flexibility, reduced costs and cycle times and boosted returns on inventory and equity, while also minimizing risk, the company says.
The company’s technology, competitive cost structure, extensive operational experience and longstanding engagement with regulators will support the company’s growth, they say.
It went on: "A comprehensive operational examination indicates that no explosive device was placed in the area by IDF troops, and that no IDF troops were present in the area at all."
From BBC
Stargate’s flagship site in Abilene, Texas, is partially operational, but Oracle won’t immediately see much of the revenue from the overall project.
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