Company officials believe they can prove the practicality of an increased number of machines (Wall Street Journal).
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prac|ti|cal — «PRAK tuh kuhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. having to do with action or practice rather than thought or theory: »Earning a living is a practical matter. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under sensible. (Cf. ↑sensible) 2. fit for actual practice: »a practical… … Useful english dictionary
prac|ti|cal|ly — «PRAK tuh klee», adverb. 1. really; so far as the results will be; in effect: »He is only a clerk, but he is in the store so much of the time that he practically runs the business. SYNONYM(S): virtually. 2. Informal. almost; nearly: »Our house is … Useful english dictionary
prac´ti|cal|ness — prac|ti|cal «PRAK tuh kuhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. having to do with action or practice rather than thought or theory: »Earning a living is a practical matter. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under sensible. (Cf. ↑sensible) 2. fit for actual practice:… … Useful english dictionary
prac|ti|cal|ize — «PRAK tuh kuh lyz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. to make practical or workable: »Some [color measurements] may serve better, if modified or practicalized (Matthew Luckiesh) … Useful english dictionary
prac·ti·cal·i·ty — /ˌpræktıˈkæləti/ noun, pl ties 1 [noncount] : the quality of being likely to succeed and reasonable to do or use Panelists will debate the practicality of wind as a source of renewable energy. 2 [noncount] : the quality of being appropriate or… … Useful english dictionary
prac·ti·cal·ly — … Useful english dictionary
im|prac´ti|cal|ness — im|prac|ti|cal «ihm PRAK tuh kuhl», adjective. 1. not practical; not useful. 2. not having good sense. –im|prac´ti|cal|ly, adverb. –im|prac´ti|cal|ness, noun. Usage Impractical, impracticable … Useful english dictionary
im|prac´ti|cal|ly — im|prac|ti|cal «ihm PRAK tuh kuhl», adjective. 1. not practical; not useful. 2. not having good sense. –im|prac´ti|cal|ly, adverb. –im|prac´ti|cal|ness, noun. Usage Impractical, impracticable … Useful english dictionary
im|prac|ti|cal — «ihm PRAK tuh kuhl», adjective. 1. not practical; not useful. 2. not having good sense. –im|prac´ti|cal|ly, adverb. –im|prac´ti|cal|ness, noun. Usage Impractical, impracticable … Useful english dictionary
un|prac´ti|cal|ness — un|prac|ti|cal «uhn PRAK tuh kuhl», adjective. not practical; impractical; lacking practical usefulness or wisdom; visionary. –un|prac´ti|cal|ly, adverb. –un|prac´ti|cal|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
