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actuality

noun/ˌækt͡ʃuˈælɪti/

What It Means

The state of existing; existence.

An instance or quality of being actual or factual; fact.

Live reporting on current affairs.

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Actuality in Context

“This is a news report from the scene of the event. When a voicer and an actuality are combined into one complete story, it's known as a wrap.”

— 2005, Alan R. Stephenson, David E. Reese, Mary E. Beadle, Broadcast Announcing Worktext, page 164

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From actual + -ity. * (television): Influenced by French actualité.

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