Search results
- Dictionarypractice/ˈpraktɪs/
noun
- 1. the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it: "the principles and practice of teaching" Similar
- 2. the customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing of something: "product placement is common practice in American movies" Similar
verb
- 1. US spelling of practise
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
PRACTISE definition: 1. to do or play something regularly or repeatedly in order to become skilled at it: 2. to work in…. Learn more.
[intransitive, transitive] to do an activity or train regularly so that you can improve your skill. You need to practise every day. practise for something She's practising for her piano exam. practise something I've been practising my serve for weeks. She diligently practised her violin every day.
If you practise something, you keep doing it regularly in order to be able to do it better. Lauren practises the piano every day. [VERB noun] When she wanted to get something right, she would practise and practise and practise. [VERB] Synonyms: rehearse, study, prepare, perfect More Synonyms of practise. 2.
prac· tice ˈprak-təs. variants or less commonly practise. practiced also practised; practicing also practising. Synonyms of practice. transitive verb. 1. a. : carry out, apply. practice what you preach. b. : to do or perform often, customarily, or habitually. practice politeness. c. : to be professionally engaged in. practice medicine. 2. a.
PRACTISE meaning: 1. to do or play something regularly or repeatedly in order to become skilled at it: 2. to work in…. Learn more.
verb. to do or cause to do repeatedly in order to gain skill. tr to do (something) habitually or frequently. they practise ritual murder. to observe or pursue (something, such as a religion) to practise Christianity. to work at (a profession, job, etc) he practises medicine. foll byon or upon to take advantage of (someone, someone's credulity, etc)
1. to do or cause to do repeatedly in order to gain skill. 2. (tr) to do (something) habitually or frequently: they practise ritual murder. 3. to observe or pursue (something, such as a religion): to practise Christianity. 4. (Professions) to work at (a profession, job, etc): he practises medicine.
To practise is to do something repeatedly or habitually. If you've always practised good spending habits, you are probably in good shape financially even though the economy is bad. To practise also means to learn something or become proficient at it by rehearsing or performing regularly.
to repeat something regularly in order to improve your ability: How often do you practise? You need to practise your pronunciation. They're practising for tomorrow's concert. Fewer examples. We do lots of drills to practise pronunciation. I can tell you've been practising. You won't improve unless you practise.
practise meaning, definition, what is practise: to do an activity, often regularly, in o...: Learn more.
