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ac·tual (ak′c̸ho̵̅o̅ əl, -s̸ho̵̅o̅-; often, -c̸həl, -s̸həl)
adjective
- existing in reality or in fact; not merely possible, but real; as it really is the actual cost of the dam
- existing at present or at the time
Etymology: ME < LL actualis, active, practical < L actus: see act
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