Definition: Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.
Alright class, settle down, letās take a look!
Today weāre tackling a word that sounds quite grand ā āoperational.ā The dictionary gives us a good start, saying itās linked to "operations," particularly those in the military. But what does it
really
mean?
Let's break it down with a little rhyme:
āOperationalā means things are running fine,
Ready to work, a truly vibrant sign!
Think of it like this: if a machine is operational, itās switched on and ready to go. Itās working as it should, no need for slow-mo.
It can be used in lots of different ways, you see ā not just with soldiers and ships at sea!
A factory might be āoperational,ā meaning its production lines are active and busy.
A computer program is "operational" when itās running smoothly and doing what it's meant to do.
Even a school, on a day when everyone is here and learning with glee ā that could be described as āoperational!ā
Essentially, āoperationalā describes something that
is
functioning correctly - active, ready for action, and in business!
Do you have any questions about this word, or would you like me to give you another example?