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How to pronounce actual
Say it like this: /ˈæktʃəwəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does actual mean?
adjrelating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical
“In this slumbry agitation, besides her walking, and other actuall performances, what (at any time) haue you heard her say?”
Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
“the actual cost of goods; the actual case under discussion”
Physical rather than virtual.
“Unlike the other phishing attacks discussed earlier, these attacks reach you via your actual mailbox.”
nounan actual, real one; notably:
a radio callsign modifier that specifies the commanding officer of the unit or asset denoted by the remainder of the callsign and not the officer's assistant or other designee.
“Bravo Six Actual, this is Charlie One. Come in, over.”
Reality, usually with the definite article.
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