What does "practical" mean?

A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability

What is a synonym for "practical"?

Common synonyms include: applied, functional, practicable, realistic, serviceable, working.

Pronounced //ˈpɹæktɪkəl//.

//ˈpɹæktɪkəl// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Common ·High school level

Noun

1
A part of an exam or series of exams in which the candidate has to demonstrate their practical ability British
2
A prop that has some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.
"Practicals are used onstage as they would be used in real life. If the sound cue is to be from a radio or television, give qualities to the recording that will maintain the sense of the medium."
3
A light fixture used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the scenery.
"A naturalistic set is normally dressed with all the furnishings and props to be found in a real room. This includes electric light fittings which, when they actually light, are known as practicals."
4
Laboratory experiment, test or investigation

Adjective

1
Relating to, or based on, practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis.
"Jack didn't get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking."
2
Being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation; able to be put to use.
"Jack's knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts."
3
Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical.
"All in all, Jack's a very practical chap."
4
Of a prop: having some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation. not-comparable
5
Light fixtures used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the scenery.
"Practical lighting can help sell the illusion that the film is a real situation."