Meaning & Definition of Operational in English

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"

3. (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations

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"