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real-worldrelating to or occurring in actual life, as opposed to theory, simulation, or virtual environments

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to or occurring in actual life, as opposed to theory, simulation, or virtual environments

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːəl wɜːrld/

Example Sentences

  • After years of studying theory, she was excited to gain real-world experience in her internship.
  • His video game skills didn't translate well to real-world driving.
  • The physics simulation looked perfect, but real-world testing revealed several flaws.

real-world

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈriːəl wɜːrld/]

relating to or occurring in actual life, as opposed to theory, simulation, or virtual environments

relating to or occurring in actual life, as opposed to theory, simulation, or virtual environments
💡 Concept

relating to or occurring in actual life, as opposed to theory, simulation, or virtual environments

From ideal dreams to real-world appeal!
🎵 Rhyme

From ideal dreams to real-world appeal!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈriːəl wɜːrld/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈrɪəl wɜːld/

🌳Etymology

Rootreal

🎵Rhyme

idealsurrealappeal
ideal
surreal
appeal

🔗Collocations

real-world application
real-world experience
real-world problem
real-world situation
real-world data
real-world skills
real-world testing

📝Examples

After years of studying theory, she was excited to gain real-world experience in her internship.

😄 Fun example

His video game skills didn't translate well to real-world driving.

The physics simulation looked perfect, but real-world testing revealed several flaws.

😄 Fun example

Mom said I need to get real-world friends, not just online gaming buddies.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

practicalactualrealisticconcretetangible

Antonyms

theoreticalvirtualsimulated

Related

hands-onempiricalappliedfield-tested

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