practice (n.)

  1. a customary way of operation or behavior; it is their practice to give annual raises; they changed their dietary pattern

    [ Syn: pattern ]

  2. systematic training by multiple repetitions; practice makes perfect

    [ Syn: exercise , drill , practice session , recitation ]

  3. translating an idea into action; a hard theory to put into practice; differences between theory and praxis of communism

    [ Syn: praxis ]

  4. the exercise of a profession; the practice of the law; I took over his practice when he retired'

  5. knowledge of how something is usually done; it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner'

    practice (v.)

  1. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; practice law

    [ Syn: practise , exercise , do ]

  2. learn by repetition; We drilled French verbs every day; Pianists practice scales

    [ Syn: drill , exercise , practise ]

  3. engage in a rehearsal (of)

    [ Syn: rehearse , practise ]

  4. avail oneself to; apply a principle; practice a religion; use care when going down the stairs; use your common sense; practice non-violent resistance

    [ Syn: apply , use ]

  5. engage in or perform; practice safe sex; commit a random act of kindness

    [ Syn: commit ]

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