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Definition of actuals

actuals

/ˈæk.tʃu.əlz/
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Adverb:actually
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Plural:actuals
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Adjective:actual
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actuals Lexical Profile

actuals Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

In finance and accounting, the real, realized revenues, expenditures, or numerical results recorded for a given period, as opposed to budgeted estimates or forecasts.

Example

"At the end of the quarter, the finance team compared the department's actuals against the initial budget projections."

2

In commodities trading, physical goods or raw materials that are ready for immediate delivery, as opposed to futures contracts.

Example

"Most traders on the exchange speculate on price movements rather than taking physical delivery of the actuals."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used almost exclusively in the plural in accounting, finance, and commodities trading to contrast realized figures or physical goods with projections or futures.

• Nearby Words

actualization
actualize
actually
actuals
actuary
actuate
actuator

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Actuals. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/actuals
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