real world
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of real world
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Real-World Applications present realistic problem scenarios from fields such as physics, geology, biology, finance, and the social sciences.
From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021
Another appearance comes by way of “Rules of the Hunt: Real-World Advice for Entrepreneurial and Business Success,” which appears to reference annoying people we probably all work with.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2019
Twist: Lost Was Supposed to Be a "Real-World" ProceduralA leaked memo claimed the show would “provide rational, real-world explanations for the seemingly bizarre.”
From Slate • Sep. 25, 2013
March 21 From Wishful Thinking to Real-World Action on Climate Moving from wishful thinking on warming to real-world actions that might blunt risk.
From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2010
In the interview, creator of xkcd Randall Munroe is here to talk about his new book How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems.
From Slate
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