[ˈak(t)ʃʊəl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- existing in fact; real
(e.g: the estimate was much less than the actual cost)

- existing now; current
(e.g: using actual income to measure expected income)


Phrases:
- in actual fact
- your actual —

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French actuel ‘active, practical’, from late Latin actualis, from actus (see act)