Practice — synonyms, definition

1. practice (Noun) N. Amer

action appliance application approach cabal ceremonial ceremony conduct conspiracy convention cultivation custom development discipline drill drilling employment etiquette exercise exercising • • •

practice (Noun) — A customary way of operation or behaviour. ex. "it is their practice to give annual raises"

practice (Noun) — Systematic training by multiple repetitions. ex. "practice makes perfect"

practice (Noun) — Translating an idea into action. ex. "a hard theory to put into practice"

practice (Noun) — The exercise of a profession. ex. "the practice of the law" ex. "I took over his practice when he retired"

practice (Noun) — Knowledge of how something is usually done. ex. "it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner"

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2. practice (Verb) N. Amer

accomplish act analyse apply bring about carry out commit compare do drill effect engage in execute exercise follow investigate make perform peruse play • • •

practice (Verb) — Carry out, engage in (as of jobs and professions). ex. "practice law"

practice (Verb) — Learn by repetition. ex. "Pianists practice scales"

practice (Verb) — (performing arts) engage in a rehearsal (of). ex. "practice until you get it right"

practice (Verb) — Make use of; obey or follow. ex. "practice a religion"

practice (Verb) — Engage in or perform. ex. "practice safe sex"

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