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

Other Word Forms

• operationally adverb
• nonoperational adjective
• preoperational adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of operational¹

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

Example Sentences

American Airlines said 340 of its planes were affected and that it expected "some operational delays", but added the vast majority of updates were being completed on Friday or Saturday.

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It said that there will be no significant operational disruption.

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But it added that “these recommendations will lead to operational disruptions to passengers and customers.”

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It said it would proceed when facilities were "fully operational and safe".

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Airbus said it acknowledged this will lead to "operational disruption to passengers and customers", and has apologised.

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Related Words

• practical 
• ready 
• useful 
• viable 
• working