provozní

Provozní is a Czech term used as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it describes things related to operation, running, or use of a system, service, or facility. It comes from the noun provoz, meaning operation, service activity, or running. In everyday and technical language it is applied to the functioning aspects of industry, logistics, and services.

Common uses as an adjective include phrases such as provozní náklady (operating or running costs), provozní doba (operating hours), provozní řád (operating rules or regulations), and provozní systém or zařízení (operating system or operating equipment). The term thus marks items, processes, or periods tied to practical operation rather than planning or design.

As a noun, provozní can designate a person responsible for operating or maintaining equipment, typically in industrial or service settings, such as a plant operator or maintenance technician. It may appear in job titles like provozní technik or similar roles, where the focus is on the day-to-day running of machinery or facilities.

In usage, provozní is sometimes contrasted with terms like produkční, which in Czech is more commonly used to refer to production in a manufacturing or IT-production context. The distinction can vary by industry and region, but provozní generally centers on operation, ongoing activity, and the practical execution of processes.

See also: provoz, provozovatel, provozní řád, provozní náklady.