actual
/ˈak(t)ʃj(ʊ)əl//ˈæk(t)ʃ(əw)əl/
noun
- 1
An actual, real one; notably:
adjective
- 1
Relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical
- 2
Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
“The actual government expenses dramatically exceed the budget.”
- 3
In action at the time being; now existing; current.
- 4
Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, very.
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