Operational
[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 of, needed in, or actually involved in operations
adj.
1922, “pertaining to operation,” from operation + -al (1). Meaning “in a state of functionality” is from 1944.
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