operational meaning and definition

OPERATIONAL adjective

Definition of operational (adjective)

1. pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result
   • "operational difficulties"; "they assumed their operational positions"
2. fit or ready for use or service
   • "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft"; "the dishwasher is now in working order"
   • synonyms: functional, operable, usable, useable
3. (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations
   • antonym: inactive
4. being in effect or operation
   • "de facto apartheid is still operational even in the `new' African nations"- Leslie Marmon Silko; "bus service is in operation during the emergency"; "the company had several operating divisions"
   • synonyms: in operation, operating