Operational: meaning, definitions and examples

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operational

 

[ ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

business operations

Relating to the functioning or management of a business, organization, or system.

Synonyms

functional, practical, working

Examples of usage

  • The company is making changes to improve its operational efficiency.
  • Our team needs to focus on operational tasks to meet the deadline.
Context #2 | Adjective

military operations

Ready for use; able to be put into operation.

Synonyms

effective, functional, usable

Examples of usage

  • The troops are on standby, ready for operational deployment.
  • The new equipment is fully operational and ready for testing.
Context #3 | Noun

aviation

A flight that is part of a regular schedule.

Synonyms

scheduled flight, service

Examples of usage

  • The airline announced new operational routes for the summer season.
  • We are expecting delays due to operational issues at the airport.

Translations

Translations of the word "operational" in other languages:

🇵🇹 operacional

🇮🇳 संचालनात्मक

🇩🇪 betrieblich

🇮🇩 operasional

🇺🇦 операційний

🇵🇱 operacyjny

🇯🇵 操作の

🇫🇷 opérationnel

🇪🇸 operativo

🇹🇷 operasyonel

🇰🇷 운영의

🇸🇦 تشغيلي

🇨🇿 provozní

🇸🇰 prevádzkový

🇨🇳 操作的

🇸🇮 operativen

🇮🇸 rekstrar-

🇰🇿 операциялық

🇬🇪 ოპერაციული

🇦🇿 əməliyyat

🇲🇽 operativo

Etymology

The word 'operational' originated from the Latin word 'operatio' meaning 'a working', which later evolved into 'operationalis' in Medieval Latin. The term gained prominence in the military and business sectors during the 20th century, emphasizing the efficiency and readiness of operations. Today, 'operational' is widely used across various industries to denote functionality and performance.

See also: cooperate, inoperable, interoperable, operability, operable, operate, operated, operates, operating, operation, operationally, operations, operative.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,676, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.