practice

/'præktis/
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practice

She sets aside time each afternoon to practice the piano.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A customary or habitual action or way of doing something: A repeated or regular way of behaving or performing an activity.
    • The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories about it: The process of carrying something out in action.
    • The repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill to acquire or maintain proficiency: Systematic training to improve ability.
    • The professional work or business of a doctor, lawyer, etc.: The business or client base of a professional person.

  2. Verb:

    • To perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly to improve or maintain proficiency: To engage in training or rehearsal.
    • To carry out or perform (a particular activity, method, or custom) habitually or regularly: To actively use or apply something.
    • To be professionally engaged in: To work in a particular profession, especially law or medicine.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • It is standard practice to confirm appointments by email. (This shows a customary way of operating.)
    • The idea sounds good in theory, but how will it work in practice? (This contrasts theory with real-world application.)
    • She does an hour of piano practice every evening. (This refers to the activity of training a skill.)
    • He has a successful legal practice in the city. (This refers to a lawyer's professional business.)

  • Verb:

    • You need to practice your speech several times. (This means to rehearse to improve.)
    • The company practices strict quality control. (This means to habitually carry out a method.)
    • She has been practicing law for over twenty years. (This means to work professionally as a lawyer.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to be in/out of practice": To have or lack current skill due to recent training or the lack of it.
    • I haven't played tennis in years, so I'm really out of practice.
  • "to put something into practice": To start using an idea or plan.
    • It's time to put our new strategy into practice.
  • "sharp practice": Dishonest or barely ethical business methods.
    • The contract was full of legal loopholes and sharp practice.
Variants and Related Words
  • Practitioner (n): A person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law.
    • She is a respected medical practitioner.
  • Practical (adj): Concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than theory; useful.
    • We need to find a practical solution.
  • Practiced (adj): Expert as a result of repeated experience or training.
    • He gave a practiced performance.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Custom, habit, routine, procedure, training, rehearsal, application.
  • Verb: Rehearse, train, drill, exercise, apply, perform, observe (e.g., a religion).
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Practice" is not commonly used with particles to form phrasal verbs. Its meanings are typically expressed directly or with prepositions like "on" or "at.") - Practice on/upon: To use someone or something to train or improve a skill. - Medical students often practice basic procedures on mannequins.

Related Idioms
  • "Practice makes perfect": Regular exercise of a skill leads to proficiency.
    • Don't get discouraged; remember, practice makes perfect.
  • "Best/good practice": A method or technique that has consistently shown superior results and is used as a benchmark.
    • Following industry best practices ensures high-quality products.
practice

She sets aside time each afternoon to practice the piano.

Noun
  1. knowledge of how something is usually done
    • it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner
  2. the exercise of a profession
    • the practice of the law
    • I took over his practice when he retired
  3. translating an idea into action
    • a hard theory to put into practice
    • differences between theory and praxis of communism
  4. systematic training by multiple repetitions
    • practice makes perfect
  5. a customary way of operation or behavior
    • it is their practice to give annual raises
    • they changed their dietary pattern
Verb
  1. engage in or perform
    • practice safe sex
    • commit a random act of kindness
  2. avail oneself to
    • apply a principle
    • practice a religion
    • use care when going down the stairs
    • use your common sense
    • practice non-violent resistance
  3. engage in a rehearsal (of)
  4. learn by repetition
    • We drilled French verbs every day
    • Pianists practice scales
  5. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
    • practice law

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