WorldJuly 14, 2026

operationalization

/ˌɒpəˌreɪʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of putting a policy, plan, or institution into active, practical, and effective operation.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'operari' (to work) via the term 'operation,' the suffix '-alize' transforms it into a verb denoting the act of making something operational, while '-ation' turns it into a noun describing the process.

In the news

In this article, the term refers to moving the Independent National Human Rights Commission from a conceptual or legal existence into an active, functioning state to ensure government accountability. It marks the transition from merely creating the commission to making it fully operational.

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