Operational

Quick meaning: Operational is an adjective meaning Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.

Meaning

Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.

More Meanings

1. Functioning and ready for use.
2. Effective or operative.
3. Determined by means of practical measures.

Example Sentences

Despite somewhat faded paintwork, 87017 Iron Duke is clearly very much operational, as confirmed here on September 4.

Princess Leia, before your execution, you will join me at a ceremony that will make this battle station operational. No star system will dare oppose the Emperor now.

Private-equity nabobs bristle at being dubbed mere financiers.[…]Much of their pleading is public-relations bluster. Clever financial ploys are what have made billionaires of the industry’s veterans. “Operational improvement” in a portfolio company has often meant little more than promising colossal bonuses to sitting chief executives if they meet ambitious growth targets. That model is still prevalent today.

Synonyms for operational

Depending on context, synonyms include operative, active, effective, functional, operable, serviceable.

Antonyms for operational

Common opposites include nonoperational.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include operating, operative, operable, useable, functional, usable.

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