Practice: meaning, definitions and examples

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practice

 

[ ˈpraktɪs ]

Noun / Verb
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Context #1 | Noun

daily routine

Repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.

Synonyms

drill, rehearsal, training

Examples of usage

  • She put her theories into practice by running workshops.
  • Regular practice will make you a better musician.
Context #2 | Noun

legal profession

The business or profession of the law.

Synonyms

occupation, profession, vocation

Examples of usage

  • He was struck off the roll of solicitors and barred from practice.
  • She has been in practice for over 20 years.
Context #3 | Verb

repeatedly perform an activity

Perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency.

Synonyms

exercise, rehearse, train

Examples of usage

  • She practiced the piano every day to improve her skills.
  • He practiced his English by speaking with native speakers.

Translations

Translations of the word "practice" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prática

🇮🇳 अभ्यास

🇩🇪 Praxis

🇮🇩 praktek

🇺🇦 практика

🇵🇱 praktyka

🇯🇵 練習 (れんしゅう)

🇫🇷 pratique

🇪🇸 práctica

🇹🇷 pratik

🇰🇷 연습 (연습)

🇸🇦 ممارسة

🇨🇿 praxe

🇸🇰 prax

🇨🇳 实践 (shíjiàn)

🇸🇮 praksa

🇮🇸 æfing

🇰🇿 тәжірибе

🇬🇪 პრაქტიკა

🇦🇿 təcrübə

🇲🇽 práctica

Etymology

The word 'practice' originated from the Middle English 'practise', from Old French practiser, from practique, from Late Latin practicus, from Greek praktikos, from prassein 'to do'. The term has been in use for centuries, evolving to encompass various meanings related to exercise, performance, and profession.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #442, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.