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Definition operational in American English

operational adjective

adjective
/ˌɑpəˈreɪʃən(ə)l/
1

working correctly and able to be used

Example

The elevator will not be operational for the next three days.

Example

The new computer system is fully operational.

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2

relating to the way that something works, especially a system or business

Example

We are determined to raise our operational efficiency.

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Definition operational in American English