operational

operational
adjective Date: circa 1909 1. of or relating to operation or to an operation <
the operational gap between planning and production
>
2. of, relating to, or based on operations 3. a. of, engaged in, or connected with execution of military or naval operations in campaign or battle b. ready for or in condition to undertake a destined function • operationally adverb

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