operational
Meaning
Pertaining to the functioning or execution of processes, systems, or organizations; often used to describe aspects that are essential for the effective management and delivery of services or operations within a specific context.
💡 The term "operational" is frequently used in business and management contexts, and it is important to distinguish it from "operationalized," which refers to the process of defining a concept in measurable terms.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Tuesday
morning
the
clinic
manager
walked
through
the
reception
and
treatment
rooms
to
review
the
day's
plan
.
She
confirmed
that
the
diagnostic
devices
were
operational
before
the
first
appointment
and
noted
a
minor
maintenance
issue
with
the
sterilizer
.
After
a
brief
meeting
with
the
nurses
she
adjusted
the
rota
to
ensure
smoother
patient
flow
and
reduce
waiting
times
.
The
team
agreed
to
implement
a
new
triage
checklist
so
that
urgent
cases
are
identified
more
quickly
.
Throughout
the
morning
she
monitored
how
the
changes
affected
efficiency
and
recorded
observations
for
the
weekly
report
.
By
midday
the
atmosphere
felt
more
organised
,
and
staff
could
focus
on
care
rather
than
logistics
.
Common Phrases
operational efficiency
operational framework
operational strategy
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