operational
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(a) pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result
- operational difficulties
- they assumed their operational positions
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(s) 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
- (a) (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations
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(s) 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