Operational database
database
A database containing up-to-date, modifiable data, in contrast to a decision support database.
(1995-02-14)
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- Operational definition
noun a description of an experimental procedure for the translation of a variable into measurement or numeric value
- Operationalism
[op-uh-rey-shuh-nl-iz-uh m] /ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm/ noun, Philosophy. 1. the doctrine that the meaning of a scientific term, concept, or proposition consists of the operation or operations performed in defining or demonstrating it. /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəˌlɪzəm/ noun 1. (philosophy) the theory that scientific terms are defined by the experimental operations which determine their applicability
- Operationalization
noun the process of putting something into operation; also, the process of expressing something in operational terms n. 1966, noun of action from operationalize.
- Operationalize
verb to put into operation, start working v. 1954, from operational + -ize. Related: Operationalized; operationalizing.
- Operationally
[op-uh-rey-shuh-nl] /ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃə nl/ adjective 1. able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational? 2. Military. 3. of or relating to operations or an operation. /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəl/ adjective 1. of or relating to an operation or operations 2. in working order and ready for use 3. (military) capable […]