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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How many operational positions UPS said it expects to cut this year as it continues its restructuring push.
The last slaughterhouse in Los Angeles County permanently closed its doors nearly four months ago in the wake of operational violations, escaped cattle and, finally, bankruptcy.
From Los Angeles Times
UPS, meanwhile, said it expects to cut an additional 30,000 operational jobs this year as it continues an automation push.
Despite the company’s track record of game innovation, CGS International thinks its operational capabilities are lagging.
Over a billion dollars and several blown deadlines later, the platform still isn’t complete and won’t be fully operational until July 1, 2032.
From Los Angeles Times
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