practicality
noun
the quality of being adapted or designed for actual use; usefulness or convenience.
practicalities
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pluralof practicality.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Now this group is discussing the practicalities of the day itself, 22 August.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
"It's that good idea, it's that good initiative, but the practicalities, the logistics and the perception isn't quite thought through."
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“There’s very little tangible information about any of the practicalities of who it would apply to and there’s a little bit of conflicting messaging,” said McGill’s Smith.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
British officials are currently looking into the practicalities of deploying to escort cargoes through the Strait, but officials familiar with the matter say no final decision has been made.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Despite all the attention paid to rogue companies like Enron, academics know very little about the practicalities of white-collar crime.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
