practice

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹæktɪs/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

Synonyms
drill dry run exercise rehearsal training trial workout
Example Sentences
  • He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them.
2 Definition

An organized event for the purpose of performing such repetition.

Example Sentences
  • Being on a team is hard: you're always having to go to practice while everyone else is taking it easy.
3 Definition

The ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession, particularly in medicine or the fine arts.

4 Definition

A place where a professional service is provided, such as a general practice.

Synonyms
general practice
Example Sentences
  • She ran a thriving medical practice.
5 Definition

The observance of religious duties that a church requires of its members.

6 Definition

A customary action, habit, or behaviour; a manner or routine.

Synonyms
custom habit pattern routine wone wont
Example Sentences
  • It is good practice to check each door and window before leaving.
7 Definition

Actual operation or experiment, in contrast to theory.

Antonyms
theory
Example Sentences
  • That may work in theory, but will it work in practice?
8 Definition

The form, manner, and order of conducting and carrying on suits and prosecutions through their various stages, according to the principles of law and the rules laid down by the courts.

Example Sentences
  • This firm of solicitors is involved in family law practice.
9 Definition

Skilful or artful management; dexterity in contrivance or the use of means; stratagem; artifice.

10 Definition

A easy and concise method of applying the rules of arithmetic to questions which occur in trade and business.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To repeat (an activity) as a way of improving one's skill in that activity.

Example Sentences
  • You should practise playing piano every day.
2 Definition

To repeat an activity in this way.

Example Sentences
  • If you want to speak French well, you need to practise.
3 Definition

To perform or observe in a habitual fashion.

Example Sentences
  • They gather to practise religion every Saturday.
4 Definition

To pursue (a career, especially law, fine art or medicine).

Example Sentences
  • She practised law for forty years before retiring.
5 Definition

To conspire.

6 Definition

To put into practice; to carry out; to act upon; to commit; to execute; to do.

7 Definition

To make use of; to employ.

8 Definition

To teach or accustom by practice; to train.