n.
1.the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
2.(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical object continue to exist when not perceived
3.the state of being actual or real
4.an artistic movement in 19th century France
5.(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names
Idiom of the Day
take stock of (something)
to carefully study a situation or a number of possibilities or opportunities
After taking stock of the situation the man decided to quit his company.
