Akademik

practical

1. noun /ˈpræktɪkəl/

that part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

2. adjective /ˈpræktɪkəl/

a) Based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis

Jack didnt get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking.

b) Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use

Jacks knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts.

Ant: theoretical, impractical

See Also: practicable, practice, practise, practitioner

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