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operational definition

op·era·tional (äp′ə rā′s̸hə nəl)

adjective

  1. of, having to do with, or derived from the operation of a device, system, process, etc.
    1. that can be used or operated
    2. in use; operating
  3. of or ready for use in a military operation

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operational Usage Examples

Preposition: at

  • time: The station had to remain operational at all times during the contract.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • keep: We built swing environments to keep the service operational in parallel, then logically cut services over to the new building.

Modifies a noun

  • efficiency: CRM can help you with: 1. Operational efficiency - to be more productive.

Modifying Another Word

  • fully: The new improved BIC is on target to be fully operational by the end of 2005.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: The extended zone will become operational on 19 February 2007.

Preposition: for

  • year: Then she discovered Herbalife which is an international health and nutrition company who have been operational for 26 years.

Preposition: by

  • end: The new improved BIC is on target to be fully operational by the end of 2005.
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