The phrase "actual practice" means doing something in real life or in reality, rather than just talking or thinking about it. It refers to the actions or behaviors that are actually performed, instead of those that are only planned or theoretical.
But what that permits in actual practice by universities — public ones as well as private ones that receive federal funding — is often murky. (educationnext.org)
The program was developed with the assistance of education experts and through extensive industry consultation, ensuring that the curriculum aligns with actual practice. (mortgageproscan.ca)