What does "practical" in this context mean?
For example, "I think we should be practical." ,mean being realistic?

Thank you

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What does "practical" in this context mean?
For example, "I think we should be practical." ,mean being realistic?

Thank you

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Practical in this context refers to being realistic. The thing you are doing should be achievable in a real situation.

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Sense 2.2 (subordinated to sense 2):
https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/practical

Sometimes native English speakers also refer to a dictionary before answering our questions, guys in particular.

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Yes, 'be realistic' is pretty much the same thing