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/ˈpræktɪs/

Definition & Meaning of "practice"

Practice
01

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

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Daily practice of yoga can improve flexibility and reduce stress.
Joining a debate club provides ample opportunities for public speaking practice.
02

the act of applying or implementing an idea, theory, or plan into real-world actions or activities

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The proposed solution seemed ideal in theory, but it faced several challenges in practice.
The company 's guidelines looked great on paper, but in practice, they were difficult to implement.
03

a habitual or customary way of doing something; a repeated or regular action or behavior

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The practice of greeting each customer with a smile is essential in the hospitality industry.
It is common practice in some cultures to remove shoes before entering a home.
04

the professional work or business of a doctor, lawyer, dentist, or other experts providing services to clients or patients

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The lawyer decided to start her own practice after working for a large firm for several years.
The doctor moved his practice to a new location closer to the hospital.
05

knowledge of how something is usually done

to practice
01

to do or play something many times to become good at it

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practisebritish flagBritish
Transitive: to practice a skill
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Musicians regularly practice their instruments to improve their skills.
Athletes diligently practice their routines to enhance performance.
1.1

to train someone or something by making them do an activity or skill many times to improve it

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He practices his pupil in penmanship.
The coach practiced the team in new drills.
02

to actively engage in the duties, activities, or tasks associated with a specific job or profession

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Transitive: to practice a profession
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After completing medical school, the doctor began to practice medicine in a busy urban hospital.
The lawyer decided to practice law in a small firm specializing in family and immigration cases.
03

to do or carry out a method, action, or habit

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Transitive: to practice a method or activity
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These farming methods will be practiced by future generations.
Many people practiced traditional healing in the past.
3.1

to follow or live according to the rules, beliefs, or customs of a religion or tradition

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Transitive: to practice a religion or tradition
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Her family practices Hindu traditions at home.
They practice Christianity faithfully.
3.2

to make a certain behavior a regular and natural part of daily life by doing it often

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The teacher encourages students to practice respect.
He has practiced gratitude for many years.
04

to secretly plan or carry out something, often for an evil or dishonest purpose

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The politicians practiced to manipulate the public.
He once practiced to fool the authorities with false documents.
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