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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Fourteen founders will compete for funding and mentorship while tackling real-world business challenges.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Tom Andersson became interested in weather models after hearing from experts that, despite rapid progress in AI forecasting, the models weren’t yet reliable enough to predict storm intensity in real-world settings.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The price is estimated between $800,000 and $1 million – premium, but packed with real-world versatility.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
In-game achievements can contribute to supporting real-world tree planting efforts, making entertainment a force for global good.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Tom Andersson became interested in weather models after hearing from experts that, despite rapid progress in AI forecasting, the models weren’t yet reliable enough to predict storm intensity in real-world settings.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The price is estimated between $800,000 and $1 million – premium, but packed with real-world versatility.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
In-game achievements can contribute to supporting real-world tree planting efforts, making entertainment a force for global good.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-world. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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