practice
noun
1. a customary way of operation or behavior
- it is their practice to give annual raises
Similar word(s): pattern
Definition categories: act, activity
2. systematic training by multiple repetitions
- practice makes perfect
Similar word(s): drill, exercise, recitation
Definition categories: act, grooming, preparation, training
3. translating an idea into action
- a hard theory to put into practice
Similar word(s): praxis
Definition categories: act, effectuation, implementation
4. the exercise of a profession
- the practice of the law
- I took over his practice when he retired
Definition categories: act, employment, exercise, usage, use, utilisation, utilization
5. knowledge of how something is usually done
- it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner
Definition categories: thought, cognition, knowledge, noesis
Sentences with practice as a noun:
- He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them.
- She ran a thriving medical practice.
- It is the usual practice of employees there to wear neckties only when meeting with customers.
- It is good practice to check each door and window before leaving.
- That may work in theory, but will it work in practice?
- This firm of solicitors is involved in family law practice.
verb
1. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
- practice law
Similar word(s): do, exercise, practise
Definition categories: social
2. learn by repetition
- Pianists practice scales
Similar word(s): drill, exercise, practise
Definition categories: cognition, learn, read, study, take
3. engage in a rehearsal (of)
Similar word(s): practise, rehearse
Definition categories: creation, do, execute, perform
4. avail oneself to
- practice a religion
- practice non-violent resistance
Definition categories: social
5. engage in or perform
- practice safe sex
Similar word(s): commit
Definition categories: social, engage, prosecute, pursue
Sentences with practice as a verb:
- You should practice playing piano every day.
- If you want to speak French well, you need to practice.
- They gather to practice religion every Saturday.
- She practiced law for forty years before retiring.