Operational damage can be described as any harm or injury that affects the smooth functioning of a system, process or organization. One synonym for this is "functional impairment". This term refers to any damage that prevents the proper functioning of an entity. Another synonym for operational damage is "downtime". This word is often used in the context of computer systems or machinery and refers to any time when they are not operational. "Disruption" is another synonym for operational damage, referring to any interruption or disturbance to the normal functioning of an entity. Finally, the term "compromised performance" can be used to describe the negative impact operational damage can have on the performance of a system, process or organization.