operational
English meaning: Operational
Definition
Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.
Example
“The radar system is now fully operational after months of testing.”
Another example: “The new power station will be operational by the end of the year.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral to technical; an adjective meaning in working order, currently functioning, or relating to operations (especially military or business). Common in management, military and engineering contexts ('fully operational', 'operational costs').
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'operation' (from Latin 'operatio', a working) plus '-al'; the military and managerial senses developed in the 20th century.
Synonyms
- operative
- active
- effective
- functional
- operable
- serviceable
- usable
- operating
- useable
- combat-ready
Antonyms / Opposites
- non-operational
- inactive
- defunct
Related Words
- readiness
- sorties
- amplifier
- capability
- tactical
- raf
- deployment
- squadron
- scrapped
- evaluation
Common Collocations
- fully operational
- operational costs
- operational efficiency
- operational readiness
- become operational
- operational capability
Word Forms
operational (adj); operationally (adv); operation (n); operate (v)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
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