operational

[ op-uh-rey-shuh-nl ]

adjective

1. able to function or be used; functional:

   How soon will the new factory be operational?

2. Military.
   1. of, relating to, or involved in military operations.
   2. on active service or combat duty:

      All units of the command are operational.

3. of or relating to operations or an operation.

operational

/ ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to an operation or operations
2. in working order and ready for use
3. military capable of, needed in, or actually involved in operations

Derived Forms

• ˌoperˈationally, adverb

Other Words From

• oper·ation·al·ly adverb
• nonop·er·ation·al adjective
• preop·er·ation·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of operational¹

First recorded in 1920–25; operation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Avon and Somerset police said it prioritised attendance in line with operational demand and when risk to the public was high.

From BBC

Beyond branding, the merged entity will face a slew of operational challenges.

From BBC

The IDF has “denied there were any operational units in the area,” Sidoti said.

From Salon

Charter Amendment II would clarify and update some city administrative and operational practices.

From Los Angeles Times

They explain that because the operational firearms commander did not know Sgt Blake and his colleagues were parked in the side street, he would also not have known that they were about to intervene.

From BBC

Related Words

• practical
• ready
• useful
• viable
• working