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existing in reality rather than being theoretical or imaginary
Example
Despite the rumors, the actual cost of the project was within the budget.
She compared the advertised features of the product with its actual performance.
Example
The actual fabric used in the garment is silk.
The actual picture on the wall was a famous painting.
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existing or relevant at the present time
Example
We should use actual sales figures from this quarter to update the forecast.
The actual population of the city is higher than last year ’s estimates.
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