Example: In real terms, the project took twice as long to finish.
Definition
"In real terms" refers to expressing a value, amount, or situation by considering the actual economic factors such as inflation or purchasing power, providing a more accurate understanding of its true impact or size over time.
Translations
en términos reales
in reële termen
en termes reals
en termes réels
in realen Zahlen
Etymology
The phrase "in real terms" originates from economic and financial contexts, where 'real' distinguishes values adjusted for inflation or other factors from nominal figures. It has been commonly used since the early 20th century to clarify when figures reflect true value rather than face value.
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"In real terms" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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