ClimateJuly 10, 2026
operationalisation
/ˌɒpəreɪʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition
The practical implementation of a theory, policy, or concept by allocating the necessary resources and establishing concrete mechanisms to make it function in reality.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'operari' (to work), the word evolved through 'operation' and the suffix '-alise' to describe the transition from abstract planning to active performance.
In the news
In the article, the term describes the gap between NATO's existing theoretical framework for critical infrastructure and the actual lack of funding and logistical deployment required to protect pipelines and cables.
At the NATO Summit, Energy Security Got a Word: Climate Got None
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