actual: Meaning and Definition of

ac•tu•al

Pronunciation: (ak'ch-ul), [key]
— adj.
  1. existing in act or fact; real: an actual case of heroism; actual expenses.
  2. existing now; present; current: The ship's actual position is 22 miles due east of Miami.
  3. pertaining to or involving acts or action.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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