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op⋅er⋅a⋅tion⋅al

  [op-uh-rey-shuh-nl]
Use operational in a Sentence
–adjective
1. able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational?
2. Military.
a. of, pertaining to, or involved in military operations.
b. on active service or combat duty: All units of the command are operational.
3. of or pertaining to operations or an operation.
Origin:
1920–25; operation + -al 1

Related forms:
op⋅er⋅a⋅tion⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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op·er·a·tion·al   (ŏp'ə-rā'shə-nəl)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to an operation or a series of operations.
  2. Of, intended for, or involved in military operations.
  3. Fit for proper functioning; ready for use: an operational aircraft.
  4. Being in effect or operation: "de facto apartheid still operational even in the 'new' African nations" (Leslie Marmon Silko).
op'er·a'tion·al·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: op·er·a·tion·al
Pronunciation: "ä-p&-'rA-sh&-n&l
Function: adjective
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Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Language Translation for : operational
Spanish: operativo,
German: Einsatz…,
Japanese: 運転可能な
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