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UK
/pɹˈæktɪs/
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[ US /ˈpɹæktəs, ˈpɹæktɪs/ ]
[ US /ˈpɹæktəs, ˈpɹæktɪs/ ]
NOUN
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a customary way of operation or behavior
they changed their dietary pattern
it is their practice to give annual raises -
the exercise of a profession
I took over his practice when he retired
the practice of the law -
translating an idea into action
differences between theory and praxis of communism
a hard theory to put into practice -
knowledge of how something is usually done
it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner -
systematic training by multiple repetitions
practice makes perfect
VERB
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avail oneself to
practice non-violent resistance
apply a principle
use your common sense
practice a religion
use care when going down the stairs -
learn by repetition
Pianists practice scales
We drilled French verbs every day -
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
practice law - engage in a rehearsal (of)
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engage in or perform
practice safe sex
commit a random act of kindness
How To Use practice In A Sentence
- There is a tradition of magickal practice in my family but sadly it fell into abeyance a couple of generations back.
- I feel the whole practice of gazumping completely unfair and underhand.
- He had accused three opposition members of corrupt practices.
- Knowledge is a Treasure, but Practice is the key to it.
- An attempt will be made to identify best practice, to help bridge the gap between theoretical prescriptions and practical modelling procedures.
- It is good to have regular practice at something - meditation, at the very least.
- United Brands produced bananas, and was accused of a variety of abusive practices which were said to infringe Article 86.
- Physicians and hospitals fear the practice could unfairly penalize practitioners and say there's no way to benchmark quality accurately.
- But the main thrust of correspondence focused on the future of a particular medical practice.
- It seems the awful practice of hazing is not just limited to college sororities and fraternities.
