Definition: operational

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Source: WordNet (r) 1.7 

operational
     adj 1: pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a
            result; "operational difficulties"; "they assumed
            their operational positions"
     2: fit or ready for use or service; "the toaster was still
        functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a
        bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft";
        "the dishwasher is now in working order" [syn: functional,
         usable, useable, in working order, operable]
     3: (military) of or intended for or involved in military
        operations [ant: nonoperational]
     4: being in effect or operation; ; "de facto apartheid is still
        operational even in the `new' African nations"- Leslie
        Marmon Silko; "bus service is in operation during the
        emergency"; "the company had several operating divisions"
        [syn: in operation, operating]