practical

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practical
ˈpraktɪk(ə)l Listen
Meanings
adjective
  • of or concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas.
    E.g. there are two obvious practical applications of the research
  • (of an idea, plan, or method) likely to succeed or be effective in real circumstances; feasible.
    E.g. neither of these strategies are practical for smaller businesses
  • so nearly the case that it can be regarded as so; virtual.
    E.g. for all practical purposes, she's his girlfriend
noun
  • an examination or lesson in which theories and procedures learned are applied to the actual making or doing of something.

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