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How to pronounce practical
Say it like this: /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does practical mean?
adjRelating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.
“Modern engineering applies science to practical problems.”
Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use.
“Jack's knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts.”
Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical.
“All in all, Jack's a very practical chap.”
nounA part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate practical ability.
“2020, John David, Meetings with Remarkable People During my practicals I had an even more extraordinary experience than the theory exams.”
A prop that has some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.
A light fixture used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the scenery.
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