operational

adjective

op·​er·​a·​tion·​al ˌä-pə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 

1

: of or relating to operation or to an operation

the operational gap between planning and production

2

: of, relating to, or based on operations

3

a

: of, engaged in, or connected with execution of military or naval operations in campaign or battle

b

: ready for or in condition to undertake a destined function

operationally adverb

Synonyms

• active
• alive
• functional
• functioning
• going
• live
• living
• on
• operating
• operative
• running
• working

Examples of operational in a Sentence

The new airport should be fully operational by next year.

The computer network is now operational.

Recent Examples on the Web

Enhancing Efficiency And Accuracy One of the most immediate impacts of AI agents will be the enhancement of operational efficiency. —Ronan Burke, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

The digital revolution was in its earliest phases, and there weren’t many women in operational roles. —Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024

Speaking at the same forum, Michalski argued voters should vote yes on the operational referendum and no to the facilities one. —Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024

However, decarbonization efforts, coupled with operational demands, affect the people doing the manual labor in the garment industry. —Hakan Karaosman, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

operation + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing operational

• pre-operational

Kids Definition

operational

adjective

op·​er·​a·​tion·​al ˌäp-ə-ˈrā-shnəl 

-shən-ᵊl

1

: of or relating to operation or an operation

2

: ready for operation

Legal Definition

operational

adjective

op·​er·​a·​tion·​al ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shə-nəl 

: ministerial