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
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The plants captured more carbon without drawing more water, an important factor for real-world applications.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
His straightforward approach and real-world experience have earned him recognition as a foundational figure in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
These new additions transform staking from an experimental concept to a real-world product of regulated finance.
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Boer believes that the technology is now ready for a further wave of real-world iteration.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
His straightforward approach and real-world experience have earned him recognition as a foundational figure in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
These new additions transform staking from an experimental concept to a real-world product of regulated finance.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Boer believes that the technology is now ready for a further wave of real-world iteration.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-world. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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