Operationally: meaning, definitions and examples

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operationally

 

[ ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in business or military operations

In a way that is related to the operation of a business or military operation. It involves the practical aspects of managing or conducting operations.

Synonyms

effectively, functionally, practically

Examples of usage

  • The company is focusing on improving operationally to increase efficiency.
  • The general is evaluating the situation operationally before making a decision.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a manner of functioning or operating

In a way that relates to how something functions or operates. It describes the performance or execution of a process or system.

Synonyms

effectively, efficiently, functionally

Examples of usage

  • The machine needs to be repaired operationally to work properly.
  • The team is discussing how to improve operationally to achieve better results.

Translations

Translations of the word "operationally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 operacionalmente

🇮🇳 संचालनात्मक रूप से

🇩🇪 betrieblich

🇮🇩 secara operasional

🇺🇦 операційно

🇵🇱 operacyjnie

🇯🇵 運用上

🇫🇷 opérationnellement

🇪🇸 operativamente

🇹🇷 operasyonel olarak

🇰🇷 운영적으로

🇸🇦 تشغيليًا

🇨🇿 provozně

🇸🇰 prevádzkovo

🇨🇳 操作上

🇸🇮 operativno

🇮🇸 rekstrarlega

🇰🇿 операциялық түрде

🇬🇪 ოპერაციულად

🇦🇿 operativ olaraq

🇲🇽 operativamente

Etymology

The word 'operationally' originates from the term 'operation' which comes from the Latin word 'operatio', meaning 'a working, operation'. The adverb form 'operationally' emerged in the 19th century, reflecting the emphasis on practical aspects of operations in various fields.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,682, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.