Synonyms for operational
ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃə nlop·er·a·tional

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1. operationaladjective

   pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result

   "operational difficulties"; "they assumed their operational positions"

   Synonyms:
   operating(a), functional, useable, operable, in operation(p), usable

   Antonyms:
   inoperative, inactive, unserviceable, nonoperational

2. functional, usable, useable, operable, operationaladjective

   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"

   Synonyms:
   usable, operating(a), running(a), in operation(p), available, practicable, working(a), functional, operative, useable, operable

   Antonyms:
   inactive, unserviceable, inoperative, nonoperational

3. operationaladjective

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

   Synonyms:
   operating(a), functional, useable, operable, in operation(p), usable

   Antonyms:
   inoperative, unserviceable, nonoperational, inactive

4. operational, in operation(p), operating(a)adjective

   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"

   Antonyms:
   inoperative, unserviceable, nonoperational, inactive

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1. • Military

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1. List of paraphrases for "operational":

   operating, operations, business, operation, functioning, executive, functional, operative, task, exploitation, operationally, transactions, operational-level, practical

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1. Lisa McComb:

   The tests are designed to determine what works and what doesn't within our restaurants by considering the operational experience, customer response, price points and other important information which may inform future decisions.

2. Mike Strain:

   About 50% of the grain export capacity in the lower Mississippi River is not operational, the grain harvest is coming in from the Midwest, and a lot of that grain is going to come down the river to us.

3. North Atlantic Refinery Limited:

   Currently, maintenance of the refinery requires North Atlantic to incur significant monthly financial losses. This funding will offset labour and operational costs related to maintaining the refinery in idle mode.

4. Joseph Dunford:

   If it had operational or strategic impact and we could reinforce success, that would be the basic framework within which I'd make a recommendation for additional forces to be co-located with Iraqi units.

5. Sean Dougherty:

   A team continues working at the observatory to keep vital telescope systems operational and ensure that we are ready to restart operations whenever that is feasible.