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practiced

/ˈpræk.tɪst/
(UK: practised)
prac · ticed
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practiced Lexical Profile

practiced Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having gained skill, proficiency, or expertise in an activity through repeated exercise or long experience.

Example

"With a practiced eye, the antique dealer immediately spotted the subtle restoration work on the porcelain vase."

2

Learned, rehearsed, or perfected through repeated performance, sometimes to the point of appearing calculated or artificial.

Example

"The politician greeted the reporters with a practiced smile that concealed his frustration."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In American English, both the verb and adjective are spelled "practiced"; in British, Australian, and Canadian English, the verb and participial adjective are usually spelled "practised" while the noun is "practice."

• Nearby Words

practicality
practically
practice
practiced
practicum
practitioner
praecox

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Practiced. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/practiced
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