operational
adjective
able to function or be used; functional.
operationally
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a word derived from
operational.
Example Sentences
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Legally and politically, Japan doesn't call it a military - although operationally it functions as one.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Third, publish research that meets the criteria of relevant research—studies that answer questions that are timely, describe real problems, for which answers aren’t obvious, and for which findings are operationally valid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
“So operationally, TSA’s posture softened well before this federal rescheduling rule,” Manzuri said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
While the concept has existed since the 1960s, it has never been used operationally.
From Science Daily ● May 6, 2026
Indeed, getting forces on land rapidly and operationally will be a major factor in achieving the enduring effects of Shock and Awe.
From Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by James P. Wade
