Actual vs. Factual — What's the Difference?

Relating to a person's acts or deeds; active, practical

Of the nature of fact; real.

(military) a radio callsign modifier that specifies the commanding officer of the unit or asset denoted by the remainder of the callsign and not the officer's assistant or other designee.

Concerned with what is actually the case

Existing in fact; real

Of or containing facts.

Existing now; current

Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.

Existing in reality, not just potentially; really acted or acting; occurring in fact.

True, accurate, corresponding to reality.

In action at the time being; now existing; current.

Of or pertaining to facts; as, factual inaccuracies.

Used as intensifier to emphasise a following noun; exact, specific, very.

Containing only facts (as contrasted with opinions or speculations); as, a factual report.

An actual, real one; notably:

Of the nature of fact; having actual existence;

(finance) something actually received; real receipts, as distinct from estimated ones.

Of or relating to or characterized by facts;

(uncountable) Reality, usually with the definite article.

Existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not;

Involving or comprising action; active.

Based on fact;

Existing in act or reality; really acted or acting; in fact; real; - opposed to potential, possible, virtual, speculative, conceivable, theoretical, or nominal; as, the actual cost of goods; the actual case under discussion.

Characterized by fact;

In action at the time being; now exiting; present; as the actual situation of the country.

Something actually received; real, as distinct from estimated, receipts.

Presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible;

Taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated;

Being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something;

Of the nature of fact; having actual existence;

Existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not;

Being or existing at the present moment;