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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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