actual

/ˈak(t)ʃj(ʊ)əl//ˈæk(t)ʃ(əw)əl/

noun

  1. 1

    An actual, real one; notably:

adjective

  1. 1

    Relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical

  2. 2

    Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.

    The actual government expenses dramatically exceed the budget.
  3. 3

    In action at the time being; now existing; current.

  4. 4

    Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, very.

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