operational
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See also: operațional
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operational (comparative more operational, superlative most operational)
- Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.
- 2013 June 22, “Engineers of a different kind”, in The Economist, volume 407, number 8841, page 70:
- 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.
- Functioning and ready for use.
- 1977, George Lucas, Governor Tarkin, Star Wars:
- 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.
- 2022 December 14, “News in pictures: Class 87 soldiers on in Bulgaria”, in RAIL, number 972, page 26, photo caption:
- Despite somewhat faded paintwork, 87017 Iron Duke is clearly very much operational, as confirmed here on September 4.
- Effective or operative.
- Determined by means of practical measures.
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of or relating to operations, especially military operations
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functioning and ready for use
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effective or operative
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determined by means of practical measures
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