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real-world

real-world

85 4.1
Seen in everyday life and practical situations, not just in theory or tests
  • adjective
  • /ˈriːəl wɜːrld/
translation icon : del mundo real
  • Authentic contextual and situated learning are two strategies for integrating real-world experience and academics in a standards-based curriculum.
  • real-world problems
  • real-world settings
  • real-world situations

So let's say it's a training scenario, a real world mission.

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Examples

  • The goal of service learning is to provide students with real-world learning experiences to complement textbook and classroom-based learning.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Authenticity: An authentic music curriculum prepares students for real-world music activities that they can continue to enjoy throughout their lives.

    Academic text (2011)
  • So I just want to remind you that game theory has some real world relevance.

  • It's time to get you out for some real-world training.

  • They have practical real world conversations in mind.

  • The real-world applications are endless.

  • Performance Task: A student demonstration that shows the ability to handle complex material in real-world situations.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Second, we conducted our study in a real-world setting using a motivated sample of learners.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Internships need to be in real-world settings, especially practical applications that will lead to employment.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The workshop focuses on real-world applications of physics in everyday life.

Synonyms

real
vsreal-world
1.0

Happening in real life, not imagined

focuses on being grounded in everyday situations rather than mere existence
practical
vsreal-world
507 2.6

About how something works in real life rather than in ideas

is about everyday situations and experience rather than theory or simulation
true-to-life
vsreal-world
4.2

Very similar to real life and easy to imagine

focuses on being based on practical situations rather than just realistic appearance

Antonyms

133 6.3

Relating to ideas and basic rules rather than practical use

4.4

Made to look like the real thing for practice

How Practical

real-world
85 4.1
practical
507 2.6
simulated
4.4
theoretical
133 6.3

Surface Forms

real-world positive

Morphology

real-world = real + world (transparent) = real + world

A direct compound of 'real' + 'world' whose meaning ('based on actual, practical situations') is readily inferable from its parts.

Etymology

Real-world comes from putting together real ('actual' or 'true') and world ('the everyday place we live'), so it means from 'real life' rather than from theory or a lab. That's why a real-world test or problem looks at practical, everyday situations you will actually meet.