real-world
adjective
: existing or occurring in reality : drawn from or drawing on actual events or situations : real-life
a real-world example
… the complex relationship between a word and the real-world thing it labels.—
Jean Aitchison
Jean AitchisonDigital objects aren't bound by the same constraints as real-world objects—that is, broadly speaking, the whole point of digital objects—but they're often made to look like real-world objects anyway.—Lev Grossman
Lev Grossman… combine the rigors of academics with the soothing realities of real-world applications.—Ricardo Bilton
Ricardo BiltonThe paintings are essentially abstract, but they don't feel abstract. They feature, besides passages of figurative drawing, a real-world aura …—Peter Schjeldahl
Peter SchjeldahlExamples of real-world in a Sentence
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Compensated internships help students gain real-world experience, develop professional skills and build valuable networks, reducing the chances of underemployment after graduation.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 2 July 2024
In real-world terms, that’s sufficient to power 12.7 million homes.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 1 July 2024
Models and real-world data show that these mosquitoes can transmit dengue at temperatures ranging from 64 to 94.1 degrees Fahrenheit — conditions that are found in Puerto Rico every month of the year.
—Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, 30 June 2024
Wednesday’s meeting was the first time the advisory committee discussed real-world data on how well and safely the vaccines are working.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 28 June 2024
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 2 July 2024
In real-world terms, that’s sufficient to power 12.7 million homes.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 1 July 2024
Models and real-world data show that these mosquitoes can transmit dengue at temperatures ranging from 64 to 94.1 degrees Fahrenheit — conditions that are found in Puerto Rico every month of the year.
—Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, 30 June 2024
Wednesday’s meeting was the first time the advisory committee discussed real-world data on how well and safely the vaccines are working.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 28 June 2024
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-world. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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