BusinessSeptember 3, 2026

operationalisation

op-uh-RAY-shun-uh-luh-ZAY-shun

Definition

The process of putting a policy, system, or strategy into actual practice so that it functions effectively.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'operatio' meaning 'a work or labor,' which evolved into the verb 'operate' and later the suffix '-alize' and '-ation' to describe the act of putting something into operation.

In the news

The article mentions the operationalisation of the SADC University of Transformation to describe the practical steps needed to make the proposed institution a functional reality.

Education 5.0 positions Zimbabwe as regional leader

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Herald.co.zw

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