Actual

Definitions

1. an actual, real one; notably:
   countable, uncountable
2. something actually received; real receipts, as distinct from estimated ones.
   countable, uncountable
3. a radio callsign modifier that specifies the commanding officer of the unit or asset denoted by the remainder of the callsign and not the officer's assistant or other designee.
   countable, uncountable
4. Reality, usually with the definite article.
   uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Bravo Six Actual, this is Charlie One. Come⟳ in, over.”

“There was that desolate air about the chamber which is peculiar to an ill-furnished London room: cities need⟳ luxuries, were it only to conceal the actual.”

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