operational (ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəll
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Definitions
adjective
- of or relating to an operation or operations
- in working order and ready for use
- military capable of, needed in, or actually involved in operations
Alternative Forms
ˌoperˈationally adverbSynonyms
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working,
going,
running,
ready,
functioning,
operative,
viable,
functional,
up and running,
workable,
usable,
in working order,
Usage examples
They'll save our lives') and the fact that some shrewd operational plan inspired the waiting.
, In Love and War (1989)They do not provide evidence that Iraq has an operating centrifuge plant or when such a plant could be operational.
Spiked (2002)But in early March, the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) invited both sides to take part in negotiations to keep the plant operational.
Irish Times (2002)Chief executive Les Thomson said:'It will be some time before the floodlights are operational.
Glasgow Herald (2002)In May 1997, when the Orlando network had been fully operational for little more than a year, Time Warner announced its closure.
, DOT.CON (2001)