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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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
Goldman Sachs held its fourth-annual Market Madness competition, an event that culminates a semester-long immersive introduction to key financial concepts and real-world applications for HBCU students.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 2 May 2024
That's realistic for real-world oceans, but dull in terms of gaming.
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
Pedersen said the team’s research included physical tests using models and was informed by real-world accident findings.
—Júlia Ledur, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
The company said the fact that Big River was a secret was to ensure that its team had real-world experience as a small business would through its interactions.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
To its credit, the U.K. government has taken a balanced and pragmatic approach to AI to date, including proposing regulation focused on addressing real-world risks and encouraging socially beneficial innovation.
—Victor Riparbelli, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
Choosing performance and track stamina over energy efficiency takes a bite out of real-world driving range.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Apr. 2024
This feedback underscores the real-world impact of glōci, affirming its role in promoting not only aesthetic improvements but also a better sense of well-being.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024
Goldman Sachs held its fourth-annual Market Madness competition, an event that culminates a semester-long immersive introduction to key financial concepts and real-world applications for HBCU students.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 2 May 2024
That's realistic for real-world oceans, but dull in terms of gaming.
—PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
Pedersen said the team’s research included physical tests using models and was informed by real-world accident findings.
—Júlia Ledur, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
The company said the fact that Big River was a secret was to ensure that its team had real-world experience as a small business would through its interactions.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
To its credit, the U.K. government has taken a balanced and pragmatic approach to AI to date, including proposing regulation focused on addressing real-world risks and encouraging socially beneficial innovation.
—Victor Riparbelli, Fortune Europe, 17 Apr. 2024
Choosing performance and track stamina over energy efficiency takes a bite out of real-world driving range.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Apr. 2024
This feedback underscores the real-world impact of glōci, affirming its role in promoting not only aesthetic improvements but also a better sense of well-being.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-world. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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