operational
/ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
liên quan đến hoạt động, đặc biệt là hoạt động quân sự
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Adjective
Examples
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
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Functioning and ready for use.
Adjective
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “operational” mean?
Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.
Is “operational” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.