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- Dictionarypractice/ˈpraktɪs/
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" Similar
- 2. the customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing of something: "product placement is common practice in American movies" Similar
verb
- 1. US spelling of practise
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The meaning of PRACTICE is carry out, apply. How to use practice in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Practice.
PRACTICE definition: 1. action rather than thought or ideas: 2. used to describe what really happens as opposed to what…. Learn more.
Definition of practice noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. knowledge of how something is usually done. “it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner”. see more. noun. the exercise of a profession. “the practice of the law”. “I took over his practice when he retired”. see more.
Practice means doing something regularly in order to be able to do it better. A practice is one of these periods of doing something.
1. habitual or customary course of action or way of doing something: office practice. 2. a habit; custom: to make a practice of borrowing money. 3. repeated performance or systematic exercise for the purpose of acquiring proficiency. 4. condition arrived at by experience or exercise: out of practice.
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 train or drill (a person, animal, etc.) in something in order to give proficiency.
PRACTICE definition: 1. repeatedly doing an activity to improve your ability: 2. what people do or how they do it: 3…. Learn 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 what you preach. to do the things yourself that you tell other people to do. See practice in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: practice. Definition of practice verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
