practice
practice Lexical Profile
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• noun
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it.
"The architectural principles sounded promising in the lecture, but they proved difficult to implement in practice."
Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.
"Mastering the cello requires years of dedicated daily practice."
A customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing of something.
"It is standard practice at the university to review course syllabi every autumn."
The business, office, or professional work of a doctor, dentist, lawyer, or other professional.
"After completing her residency, she opened a private medical practice in Seattle."
• verb
American To perform an activity or exercise a skill repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency.
"She practices the piano for two hours every morning before school."
American To carry out or perform a particular activity, method, custom, or profession habitually or actively.
"He has practiced environmental law in California for over twenty years."
Word Nuance & Usage
In American English, 'practice' serves as both the noun and the verb, whereas in British, Canadian, and Australian English, 'practice' is strictly the noun and 'practise' is the verb.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'practisen', from Old French 'pratiser', via Medieval Latin 'practicare', ultimately from Ancient Greek 'praktike' (practical work or science), from 'prassein' (to do, act, or accomplish).