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pragmatic

IPA pronunciation: /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

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Russian meaning

Прагматичный, ориентированный на практическую пользу

English definition

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Example

The committee adopted a pragmatic approach to budget allocation under strict austerity.

Collocations

pragmatic solution
pragmatic approach
pragmatic decision

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