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
Examples of operational in a Sentence
The new airport should be fully operational by next year.
The computer network is now operational.
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These partnerships bridge digital maturity gaps and help banks overcome operational efficiency challenges while accounting for compliance and risk concerns.
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Derek White, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The closure reflects broader industry trends where print circulation has plummeted, forcing many publications to rethink their operational models in a landscape increasingly dominated by online platforms.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The sale price reflects the value of a fully operational Fibonacci including its furniture, equipment and other assets, 3CRE wrote in a Facebook post of the listing.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
Make sure your security cameras are operational and recording even after the trick-or-treating is done.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Derek White, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
The closure reflects broader industry trends where print circulation has plummeted, forcing many publications to rethink their operational models in a landscape increasingly dominated by online platforms.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The sale price reflects the value of a fully operational Fibonacci including its furniture, equipment and other assets, 3CRE wrote in a Facebook post of the listing.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
Make sure your security cameras are operational and recording even after the trick-or-treating is done.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for operational
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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
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operational
adjective
op·er·a·tion·al
ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shə-nəl
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