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- DictionaryPrac·tice/ˈpraktəs/
noun
- 1. the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it: "the principles and practice of teaching"
- 2. the customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing of something: "current nursing practice"
verb
- 1. perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency: "I need to practice my French"
- 2. carry out or perform (a particular activity, method, or custom) habitually or regularly: "we still practice some of these rituals today"
noun. uk / ˈpræktɪs / us. practice noun (REPEATING) Add to word list Add to word list. A2. repeatedly doing an activity to improve your ability: We need a bit more practice before the concert. I've got basketball practice tonight. Fewer examples. John failed to turn up for football practice yesterday.
5 days ago · 1. countable noun. You can refer to something that people do regularly as a practice . Some firms have reached agreements to cut workers' pay below the level set in their contract, a practice that is illegal in Germany. Synonyms: custom, use, way, system More Synonyms of practice. 2. variable noun.
to perform or do habitually or usually: to practice a strict regimen. to follow or observe habitually or customarily: to practice one's religion. to exercise or pursue as a profession, art, or occupation: to practice law. to perform or do repeatedly in order to acquire skill or proficiency: to practice the violin.
To practise is to do something repeatedly or habitually. If you've always practised good spending habits, you are probably in good shape financially even though the economy is bad. To practise also means to learn something or become proficient at it by rehearsing or performing regularly.
noun. us / ˈpræk·tɪs/ A2 [ no plural ] the act of doing an activity again and again to get better at it: We need a lot more practice before the concert. the things people do or how they do them: business practices. the illegal practice of copying CDs. be out of practice. to not do something well because you have not done it recently:
verb. /ˈpræktɪs/ ( US English practice) Verb Forms. Idioms. [intransitive, transitive] to do an activity or train regularly so that you can improve your skill. You need to practise every day. practise for something She's practising for her piano exam. practise something I've been practising my serve for weeks.
to work in an area such as law or medicine, etc. that involves long periods of training and high levels of skill: practise as sth She practised as a solicitor for 10 years before taking a career break. practise law/medicine He had been banned from practising law. [ T ]
