operational
adjective(op-er-a-tion-al)
being in effect or operation
Examples:
De facto apartheid is still operational even in the `new' African nations.
operational
adjective(op-er-a-tion-al)
fit or ready for use or service
Examples:
An operational aircraft.
operational
adjective(op-er-a-tion-al)
(military) of or intended for or involved in military operations
operational
(op-er-a-tion-al)
pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result
Examples:
Operational difficulties.
They assumed their operational positions.