practical
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Definitions & Usage
Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.
Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use.
Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical.
(theater, not comparable) Of a prop: having some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.
(film) Light fixtures used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the scenery.
(British) A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability
(theater) A prop that has some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.
(film) A light fixture used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the scenery.
Laboratory experiment, test or investigation
Notable Literary & Historical Quotes
“Recruits will be taught in-depth electrical and mechanical engineering as well as gaining practical experience in rail maintenance.”
— 2021 February 24, “Rail industry marks National Apprenticeship Week”, in RAIL, number 925, page 17:
“Practicals are used onstage as they would be used in real life. If the sound cue is to be from a radio or television, give qualities to the recording that will maintain the sense of the medium.”
— 2013, Deena Kaye, James LeBrecht, Sound and Music for the Theatre: The Art & Technique of Design:
“A naturalistic set is normally dressed with all the furnishings and props to be found in a real room. This includes electric light fittings which, when they actually light, are known as practicals.”
— 2001, Francis Reid, The Stage Lighting Handbook, page 124: