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operational
[ op-uh-rey-shuh-nl ]
/ ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃə nl /
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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.
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OTHER WORDS FROM operational
op·er·a·tion·al·ly, adverbnon·op·er·a·tion·al, adjectivepre·op·er·a·tion·al, adjectiveWords nearby operational
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British Dictionary definitions for operational
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 of operational
operationally, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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