operational

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   being in effect or operation

   de facto apartheid is still operational even in the `new' African nations- Leslie Marmon Silko

2. 2
   adj

   pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result

   operational difficulties

3. 3
   adj

   Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.

   Private-equity nabobs bristle at being dubbed mere financiers.[…]Much of their pleading is public-relations bluster. Clever financial ploys are what have made billionaires of the industry’s veterans. “Operational improvement” in a portfolio company has often meant little more than promising colossal bonuses to sitting chief executives if they meet ambitious growth targets. That model is still prevalent today.

4. 4
   adj

   Functioning and ready for use.

   Princess Leia, before your execution, you will join me at a ceremony that will make this battle station operational. No star system will dare oppose the Emperor now.

5. 5
   adj

   (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations

6. 6
   adj

   fit or ready for use or service

7. 7
   adj

   Effective or operative.

8. 8
   adj

   Determined by means of practical measures.

Etymology

From operation + -al.