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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.
- We've gotten better with our techniques and applying them predeparture, ensuring we're looking at as broad a section of potential risk as possible, said Kevin McAleenan, deputy assistant commissioner of field operations at Customs and Border Protection, or CBP.CBP said the gap in U.S. security practices wasn't obvious until after the attempted Christmas attack. U.S. blocks 350 with suspected ties to terrorists
- Behind this carefullyconstructed shield, he has lashed out savagely at those who have bettered him in the eyes of history and bettered him in the practice of Christian values.
- I feel the whole practice of gazumping completely unfair and underhand.
- Although the origins of the experimental child psychology are to be found in Germany, the new empirical and evolutionist child study was practiced mainly in the Anglo-Saxon world.
- Concerns about the clinical implications, the cost of routine medication, and the possible excessive wastage resulting from the return of units to the blood bank have led us to question our practice.
- 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.
