practical

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.”

“Modern engineering applies science to practical problems.”

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.”

Of a person, having skills or knowledge that are practical.

“All in all, Jack's a very practical chap.”

theaterOf a prop: having some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.

filmLight 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.”

Concerned with actual use or practice

“he is a very practical person”

“the idea had no practical application”

“a practical knowledge of Japanese”

Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

“a hardheaded appraisal of our position”

“a hard-nosed labor leader”

“completely practical in his approach to business”

Being actually such in almost every respect

“a practical failure”

“the once elegant temple lay in virtual ruin”

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

theaterA prop that has some degree of functionality, rather than being a mere imitation.

filmA light fixture used for set lighting and seen in the frame of a shot as part of the scenery.

Laboratory experiment, test or investigation