realistically

American  

[ree-uh-lis-tik-lee] / ˌri əˈlɪs tɪk li /

adverb

1. in a practical way.

2. in a way that reflects reality.

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Example Sentences

But because he’d never chased that dream, he realistically put a limit on that particular goal.

From Los Angeles Times

To get a bigger deduction, you have to itemize, which realistically means making donations totaling over $20,000.

From MarketWatch

This allowed them to test whether their ancient model behaved realistically when measured against present-day ocean systems.

From Science Daily

Think realistically about exactly how long a walk, how many stairs up and — especially important for older parents! — stairs down.

From Los Angeles Times

The researchers based their conclusions on a systematic review examining how garlic extract performs against chlorhexidine in clinical settings and whether it can realistically function as an herbal substitute.

From Science Daily