practice

Definitions


[ˈpraktɪs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it
(e.g: the principles and practice of teaching)

- the customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing of something
(e.g: product placement is common practice in American movies)

- repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it
(e.g: it must have taken a lot of practice to become so fluent)


Phrases:
- in practice
- out of practice
- practice makes perfect

Origin:
late Middle English: from practise, on the pattern of pairs such as advise, advice


[ˈpraktɪs], (Verb)

Definitions:


Phrases:
- in practice
- out of practice
- practice makes perfect

Origin:
late Middle English: from practise, on the pattern of pairs such as advise, advice




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