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Synonyms for operational

Adjective

1. operational
usage: pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result; "operational difficulties"; "they assumed their operational positions"
2. functional, usable, useable, in working order(predicate), operable, operational, serviceable (vs. unserviceable)
usage: 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"
3. operational (vs. nonoperational), active, combat-ready, fighting(prenominal), effective
usage: of or intended for or involved in military operations
4. operational, in operation(predicate), operating(prenominal), operative (vs. inoperative)
usage: 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"
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