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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"
1. a. : carry out, apply. practice what you preach. b. : to do or perform often, customarily, or habitually. practice politeness. c. : to be professionally engaged in. practice medicine. 2. a. : to perform or work at repeatedly so as to become proficient. practice the act. b. : to train by repeated exercises.
the act of doing something regularly or repeatedly to improve your skill at doing it: I need to get some more practice before I take my driving test.
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.
Practice can be a noun or a verb, but either way it's about how things are done on a regular basis. You can practice shotput every day because your town has a practice of supporting track-and-field events.
6 days ago · Practice means doing something regularly in order to be able to do it better. A practice is one of these periods of doing something.
Definition of practice noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To do or engage in frequently or usually; make a habit or custom of. To practice thrift. To do something repeatedly in order to learn or acquire proficiency; exercise or drill oneself. To practice on the organ.
PRACTICE definition: 1. repeatedly doing an activity to improve your ability: 2. what people do or how they do it: 3…. Learn more.
the exercise or pursuit of a profession or occupation, especially law or medicine: She plans to set up practice in her hometown. the business of a professional person: The doctor wanted his daughter to take over his practice when he retired.
Definition of practice verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
