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operational

Pronunciation:  `âpu'reyshunl

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 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  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"
  2. [adj]  (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations
  3. [adj]  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"
  4. [adj]  pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result; "operational difficulties"; "they assumed their operational positions"
 
 Synonyms: active, combat-ready, effective, fighting(a), functional, in operation(p), in working order(p), operable, operating(a), operative, serviceable, usable, useable
 
 Antonyms: nonoperational
 

 

 

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