Practices: meaning, definitions and examples
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practices
[ ˈpraktɪsɪz ]
workplace
Practices refer to the methods, procedures, or routines that are followed or carried out in a particular organization or profession. They can include both formal and informal guidelines for how tasks are performed.
Synonyms
methods, procedures, protocols
Examples of usage
- Best practices in project management involve regular team meetings and detailed progress reports.
- In some cultures, business practices may differ significantly from what is considered normal in Western countries.
religion
Practices can also refer to the rituals, traditions, or customs observed by individuals or communities as part of their faith or belief system. These can include prayers, ceremonies, and acts of devotion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The Buddhist practices of meditation and mindfulness are central to their spiritual path.
- The religious practices of the indigenous tribes have been passed down for generations.
action
As a verb, 'practices' can mean the act of performing a specific activity or skill repeatedly in order to improve or maintain proficiency. It implies a habitual or regular action.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She practices the piano for two hours every day to prepare for the recital.
- If you want to improve your language skills, you need to practice speaking regularly.
Translations
Translations of the word "practices" in other languages:
🇵🇹 práticas
🇮🇳 अभ्यास
🇩🇪 Praktiken
🇮🇩 praktik
🇺🇦 практики
🇵🇱 praktyki
🇯🇵 実践
🇫🇷 pratiques
🇪🇸 prácticas
🇹🇷 uygulamalar
🇰🇷 연습
🇸🇦 ممارسات
🇨🇿 praxe
🇸🇰 prax
🇨🇳 实践
🇸🇮 prakse
🇮🇸 æfingar
🇰🇿 практикалар
🇬🇪 პრაქტიკები
🇦🇿 təcrübələr
🇲🇽 prácticas
Etymology
The word 'practices' originated from the Middle English 'practise', which came from Old French 'practiser', based on Latin 'practicare' meaning 'perform, carry out'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to work, religion, and skill development.
See also: impracticable, malpractice, malpractices, practicable, practiced, practitioner, unpracticed.