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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
/ ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəl /
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
- ˌoperˈationally, adverb
Other Words From
- oper·ation·al·ly adverb
- nonop·er·ation·al adjective
- preop·er·ation·al adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of operational1
Example Sentences
The Baja plant is expected to start processing sewage soon, and once both plants are online and fully operational, sewage flows are expected to be reduced by 90%.
Russia has around 4,380 operational nuclear warheads, according to the Federation of American Scientists, but only 1,700 are “deployed” or ready for use.
As we all know, there aren't many guardrails left but Trumpian dysfunction is actually one of them and it's still fully operational.
The research findings offer practical resource for developing training programs, advancing technology, and refining operational protocols for the remote driving of automated vehicles.
The government has refused to comment on the reports for operational reasons, but officials confirmed Defence Secretary John Healey spoke to his Ukrainian counterpart on Tuesday night.
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