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realistic

adjective
realistic pronunciation English ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk realistic pronunciation English ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk realistic pronunciation American ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk
 
1 accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situationa realistic assessmentWe have to be realistic about our chances of winning.It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money.2 sensible and appropriate; possible to achieve
Synonym
feasible
, viable
We must set realistic goals.a realistic targetto pay a realistic salary
3 representing things as they are in real lifea realistic drawingWe try to make these training courses as realistic as possible.realistic graphics
Opposite
unrealistic