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The school computer lab is operational again.
What does Operational mean?
Operational means working and ready to use.
Dictionary definition
Working properly and ready to be used.
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The robot was operational after the team replaced the battery.
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Before the experiment began, students checked whether every tool was operational.
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Operational
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WordOperational.
Partadjective.
MeaningOperational means working and ready to use.
ExampleExample: The school computer lab is operational again.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- op · uh · ray · shuh · nul
- Strongest beat
- ray
- Ending
- nul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ray.
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Synonyms
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workingUse when something functions correctly.
functionalUse when something can do its job.
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