practicals

/ˈpræktɪkəlz/
noun
  1. Practical exams or tests, especially in science or technical subjects, where students perform hands-on tasks.
    • The practicals are worth 40% of your final grade.
    • We have three practicals this week in chemistry and physics.
    • She spent the afternoon preparing for her biology practicals.
  2. Practical matters or details, as opposed to theoretical ones.
    • The meeting covered the practicals of the project timeline.
    • Let's focus on the practicals of setting up the new system.
    • He prefers to deal with practicals rather than abstract ideas.