English · Word Candidate

operational

/ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Functioning and ready for use.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hoạt động và sẵn sàng sử dụng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

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.

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