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    practising
    /ˈpraktɪsɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. actively pursuing or engaged in a particular profession, occupation, or way of life: "a practising architect"

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  2. Practising is an adjective that means actively involved in a religion, a job, or a particular profession. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

    • Practising

      actively involved in a job: a practising doctor / lawyer....

    • Practise

      to do something regularly, often according to a custom,...

  3. to do something regularly, often according to a custom, religion, or set of rules, or as a habit: The new government has promised all citizens the right to practise their religion. Practising safe sex is an important way of avoiding HIV infection. The company denies that it has practised discrimination against any of its employees.

  4. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word practice as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. See also related phrases and dictionary entries for practice.

  5. Definition of practising adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  6. Learn the meaning of 'practising' as an adjective in British English or US English. See examples of 'practising' in sentences and synonyms of 'practising'.

  7. actively involved in a job: a practising doctor / lawyer. The number of practising doctors is falling even though more people are qualifying in medicine. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Work, working and the workplace. act as something. all work and no play (makes Jack a dull boy)idiom. assignment. bandh.

  8. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, usage and examples of the verb practise, which means to do an activity or train regularly to improve your skill. See also the difference between practise and practice in British and American English.