operational characteristics

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meaningsofoperationalandcharacteristic

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operational
adjective
uk
/ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/us
/ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/
relating to a ...
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characteristic
noun[C]
uk
/ˌkær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/us
/ˌker.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/
a typical or noticeable quality of someone ...
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Can we be given an assurance that the aircraft will not be limited in this importantoperationalcharacteristicwhich entails such a small funding expenditure?
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The operational characteristics of the inductively driven plasma generators could be rebuilt using one-dimensional models based on averaged parameters.
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In the following sections the program is described briefly from the point of view of its functional structure and its main operational characteristics.
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The operational characteristics of this accelerator is studied under the influence of the discharge paramters and pressure inside the acceleration tube.
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Experiments were conducted to evaluate performance based on different operational characteristics.
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These pension plans are also distinguished by operational characteristics, including the degree of member investment choice they permit, what investment strategies they pursue and the extent of outsourcing.
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Discussions are proceeding on operational characteristics, and prototypes of the tanks now being developed in each country will be tested by the other.
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The maximum number depends on frequency availability and on the operational characteristics and locations of the transmitters.
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The operational characteristics of all trunk roads are kept under review and improvements are made only when justified.
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We want to get the aircraft as soon as possible, but obviously the most suitable sites will depend on the operational characteristics of the aircraft.
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I have said that operational characteristics were not the sole considerations, but they were the main considerations which had to be taken into account.
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It is just an irony of the operational characteristics of the economy and the public sector that things have not worked out like that, even if his intentions were good.
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National governments regulate technical and operational characteristics of transmissions and issue individual stations licenses with an identifying call sign.
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With each reduction the associated operating voltage must also be reduced in order to maintain the same basic operational characteristics of the transistors.
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An interface standard may include operational characteristics and acceptable levels of performance.
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Jimmy dissected the engines and decided to change their internal geometry which would change their operational characteristics.
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