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operations | operational |

As a noun operations

is plural of lang=en.

As an adjective operational is

of or relating to operations, especially military operations.

operations

English

Noun

(head)

    • operational

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.
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  • Functioning and ready for use.
  • * 1977 , (George Lucas), Governor Tarkin in Star Wars ,
    • Princess Leia, before your execution, you will join me at a ceremony that will make this battle station operational . No star system will dare oppose the Emperor now.
  • Effective or operative.
  • Determined by means of practical measures.

    • Derived terms

    *operationalize