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actual
Adjective
  • 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