Meaning & use
Practicalities
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The practical aspects of a situation, as opposed to its theoretical or ideal aspects.
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Once the excitement faded, they had to think about the practicalities of moving abroad.
The workshop focused on the practicalities of running a small business, like budgeting and taxes.
A note on using this word
Almost always used in the plural to refer to the down-to-earth, concrete details of getting something done.
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