Meaning of practical | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.
2. Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use.
3. handy, convenient, useful
4. Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical.
5. hands-on
6. Of a prop: having some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.
   not-comparable
7. working (e.g. working proficiency, working level, working knowledge)
8. Light fixtures used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the scenery.

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Examples

“Jack didn't get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking.”

“Modern engineering applies science to practical problems.”

“Jack's knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts.”

“Recruits will be taught in-depth electrical and mechanical engineering as well as gaining practical experience in rail maintenance.”

“All in all, Jack's a very practical chap.”

“Practical lighting can help sell the illusion that the film is a real situation.”

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