practice
prac
ˈpræk
prāk
tice
tɪs
tis
British pronunciation
/ˈpræktɪs/

Definition & Meaning of "practice"in English

Practice
01

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

practice definition and meaning
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Daily practice of yoga can improve flexibility and reduce stress.
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.
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.
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.
05

knowledge of how something is usually done

to practice
01

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

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
practisebritish flagBritish
Transitive: to practice a skill
to practice definition and meaning
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Musicians regularly practice their instruments to improve their skills.
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.
02

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

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
Transitive: to practice a profession
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After completing medical school, the doctor began to practice medicine in a busy urban hospital.
03

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

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
practisebritish flagBritish
Transitive: to practice a method or activity
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These farming methods will be practiced by future generations.
3.1

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

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
Transitive: to practice a religion or tradition
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Her family practices Hindu traditions at home.
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.
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.
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