1. adjective /ˈæk.ʧu.əl,ˈækʧju.əl,ˈækʧʊ.əl/
the actual cost of goods
b) Factual, real, not just apparent or even false
the actual case under discussion
Ant: potential, possible, virtual, speculative, conceivable, theoretical, nominal, hypothetical, estimated, future, past
2. noun /ˈæk.ʧu.əl,ˈækʧju.əl,ˈækʧʊ.əl/
a) An actual, real one; notably:
"Bravo Six Actual, Snakebite leader" (The person with the callsign "Snakebite leader" requests to speak to the commander of company Bravo and not the radio operator.)
b) Something actually received; real receipts, as distinct from estimated ones.
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