Actual result
What really happened when you performed the test.
Definition
The actual result is the behavior you observed while testing. If it differs from the expected result, you have found a possible bug. In a bug report, describe it precisely, including error messages and screenshots.
In practice
Expected: the cart shows 2 items. Actual: the cart badge shows 2 but the cart screen lists only 1 item.
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