adj.
Pronunciation: -shn ə l, -sh ə -n ə l
Function: 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
– op · er · a · tion · al · ly adverb