real-world
adjective
: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations : real-life
a real-world example
… the complex relationship between a word and the real-world thing it labels.—
Jean Aitchison
Jean AitchisonDigital objects aren't bound by the same constraints as real-world objects—that is, broadly speaking, the whole point of digital objects—but they're often made to look like real-world objects anyway.—Lev Grossman
Lev Grossman… combine the rigors of academics with the soothing realities of real-world applications.—Ricardo Bilton
Ricardo BiltonThe paintings are essentially abstract, but they don't feel abstract. They feature, besides passages of figurative drawing, a real-world aura …—Peter Schjeldahl
Peter SchjeldahlExamples of real-world in a Sentence
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Sometimes, Black Twitter combined its influence in both spheres to produce real-world change.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024
That real-world range might top every electric SUV sold in America, and trail only a pair of sedans, the Lucid Air and Mercedes’ own EQS.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 May 2024
In addressing real-world challenges with industry partners, this model ensures that learners become subject matter experts capable of driving sustainable change.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
Sherry combines deep roots and passion for the auto industry with real-world experience in investment banking, mobility and technology, including EVs and autonomy.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2024
Our first test is UL's PCMark 10, which simulates a variety of real-world productivity and office workflows to measure overall system performance and also includes a storage subtest for the primary drive.
—PCMAG, 10 May 2024
Because when his dog faced the ultimate real-world test, Night rose to the occasion.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 9 May 2024
Later, our real-world testers also took these out on a variety of terrains.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 9 May 2024
The Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness star previously opened up about the series at the Next on Netflix showcase in London in March, noting it is rooted in real-world issues.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024
That real-world range might top every electric SUV sold in America, and trail only a pair of sedans, the Lucid Air and Mercedes’ own EQS.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 May 2024
In addressing real-world challenges with industry partners, this model ensures that learners become subject matter experts capable of driving sustainable change.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
Sherry combines deep roots and passion for the auto industry with real-world experience in investment banking, mobility and technology, including EVs and autonomy.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2024
Our first test is UL's PCMark 10, which simulates a variety of real-world productivity and office workflows to measure overall system performance and also includes a storage subtest for the primary drive.
—PCMAG, 10 May 2024
Because when his dog faced the ultimate real-world test, Night rose to the occasion.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 9 May 2024
Later, our real-world testers also took these out on a variety of terrains.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 9 May 2024
The Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness star previously opened up about the series at the Next on Netflix showcase in London in March, noting it is rooted in real-world issues.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-world. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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