pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result;
"operational difficulties"
"they assumed their operational positions"
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"
(military) of or intended for or involved in military operations
being in effect or operation;
"de facto apartheid is still operational even in the `new' African nations"
"bus service is in operation during the emergency"
"the company had several operating divisions"