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English to English noun
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a customary way of operation or behavior |
• it is their practice to give annual raises
• they changed their dietary pattern
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systematic training by multiple repetitions |
• practice makes perfect
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translating an idea into action |
• a hard theory to put into practice
• differences between theory and praxis of communism
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the exercise of a profession |
• the practice of the law
• I took over his practice when he retired
source: wordnet30
| 5 |
knowledge of how something is usually done |
• it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner
source: wordnet30
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Frequently repeated or customary action; habitual performance; a succession of acts of a similar kind; usage; habit; custom; as, the practice of rising early; the practice of making regular entries of accounts; the practice of daily exercise. | source: webster1913 verb
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carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions |
• practice law
source: wordnet30 Example:
• We drilled French verbs every day
• Pianists practice scales
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engage in a rehearsal (of) | source: wordnet30 Example:
• apply a principle
• practice a religion
• use care when going down the stairs
• use your common sense
• practice non-violent resistance
source: wordnet30 Example:
• practice safe sex
• commit a random act of kindness
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To do or perform frequently, customarily, or habitually; to make a practice of; as, to practice gaming. | source: webster1913
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To perform certain acts frequently or customarily, either for instruction, profit, or amusement; as, to practice with the broadsword or with the rifle; to practice on the piano. | source: webster1913
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