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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With affordable and accessible programming rooted in real-world experience, Valdez is helping to shape a new kind of youth education that blends creativity, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy.
—Katie Salcius, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
This partnership paves the way for using bricks made from recycled coffee grounds in real-world construction projects.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Ukraine’s defense industry has succeeded in part because its manufacturers can engage in rapid iteration based on real-world results.
—Jon Finer, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2025
This points to a real-world range in the ballpark of 250 to 300 miles (400 to 480 km), although official figures are yet to be released.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2025
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Katie Salcius, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
This partnership paves the way for using bricks made from recycled coffee grounds in real-world construction projects.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Ukraine’s defense industry has succeeded in part because its manufacturers can engage in rapid iteration based on real-world results.
—Jon Finer, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2025
This points to a real-world range in the ballpark of 250 to 300 miles (400 to 480 km), although official figures are yet to be released.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real-world. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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