operational capability

collocation in English

meaningsofoperationalandcapability

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operational
adjective
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/ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/us
/ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/
relating to a ...
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capability
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/us
/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
the ability to ...
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(Definition ofoperationalandcapabilityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Also, having a manipulator on a mobile robot increases itsoperationalcapabilityand flexibility.
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Second, an analysis of two defence-based industrial case studies of the approach are provided that concern the modelling of military air-craft survivability and navaloperationalcapability.
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Of the 232, 35 will be twin-seaters and used for training purposes, although they would also have anoperationalcapability.
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We have made a considerable impact on theiroperationalcapability, communications and command and control.
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Most bandsmen do, however, receive medical training and basic skill at arms training for anoperationalcapabilityin the event of mobilisation.
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In this context national security includes theoperationalcapabilityand effectiveness of the armed forces.
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We shall do that by making savings in infrastructure and support, but in areas that should not affect front lineoperationalcapability.
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It is certainly necessary to continue with low flying in the interests ofoperationalcapabilityand efficiency.
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There is an impact onoperationalcapabilityas a consequence of firefighting duties.
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That is not about organisational neatness, but about realoperationalcapability.
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The directorate ofoperationalcapabilitywas formed earlier this year.
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In a recent ministerial statement, it was claimed that 14 of these forces had achieved fulloperationalcapability.
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We now know that the shortfalls experienced in a handful of equipment areas did not affectoperationalcapability.
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We are satisfied that we would be able to meet our requirements as regardsoperationalcapability.
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The training and education provided to military officers is designed to underpinoperationalcapabilityand to develop a skills base for our people.
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He is reported as going on to say that "clearly we cannot perform at the fullest end of ouroperationalcapability".
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However, there might also be disadvantages in terms ofoperationalcapability.
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An equipment's in-service date is generally defined as the date by which the equipment, or a specified number of equipments will contribute tooperationalcapability.
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It is not our practice to reveal information of this kind as it relates tooperationalcapability.
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It would not be appropriate to give any more detailed information than this as it would relate tooperationalcapability.
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