∙ Existing in act or reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.
∙ Factual, real, not just apparent or even false.
∙ In action at the time being; now existing; current. dated
∙ Active, not passive. obsolete
∙ Used to emphasise a noun or verb, whether something is real or metaphorical.
Noun
∙ An actual, real one; notably:
∙ Something actually received; real receipts, as distinct from estimated ones. finance
∙ 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. military