operational

(äp′ə rās̸hə 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
  2. of or ready for use in a military operation

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See operational in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to an operation or a series of operations.
  2. Of, intended for, or involved in military operations.
  3. Fit for proper functioning; ready for use: an operational aircraft.
  4. Being in effect or operation: “de facto apartheid still operational even in the ‘new’ African nations” (Leslie Marmon Silko).

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  • opˌer·aˈtion·al·ly adverb

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