operational
adjective
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
- an operational aircraft
Similar word(s): serviceable, functional, operable, usable, useable
3. (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations
Similar word(s): active, fighting, effective
4. being in effect or operation
- de facto apartheid is still operational even in the `new' African nations
- bus service is in operation during the emergency
- the company had several operating divisions