Operational - Definition

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, operable, operational]
3: (military) of or intended for or involved in military
operations [ant: inactive, 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:
operational, in operation(p), operating(a)]