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operational

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: operational

1
adj
pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result
2
adj
(military) of or intended for or involved in military operations
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: operational
1

adj pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result

operational difficulties”
“they assumed their operational positions”

adj fit or ready for use or service

“an operational aircraft”
Synonyms:
functional, operable, usable, useable
serviceable
ready for service or able to give long service

adj being in effect or operation

“"de facto apartheid is still operational even in the `new' African nations"- Leslie Marmon Silko”
Synonyms:
in operation, operating
operative
being in force or having or exerting force
2

adj (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations

Synonyms
active, combat-ready, fighting
engaged in or ready for military or naval operations
effective
ready for service
Antonyms:
inactive, nonoperational
(military) not involved in military operations
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