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Definition practice in American English

practice noun

noun
/ˈpræktɪs/
1

occasions when you do something in order to become better at it, or the time that you spend doing this

Example

You will become a faster typist with practice.

Example

Waylans broke his wrist during practice and will be unable to pitch in tomorrow's game.

Example

You'll have to come to all the practices if you want to play in the concert.

Synonyms and related words
practice walk through brush up
Example

trends in educational theory and practice

Example

We urge you to put the committee's recommendations into practice.

Synonyms and related words
action execution conduct
3

a way of doing something, especially as a result of habit, custom, or tradition

Example

It is good practice to check your work before handing it in.

Example

unfair billing practices

Example

the practice of discrimination against older people in the workplace

Example

Bribery is common practice in many countries.

Synonyms and related words
custom tradition practice
3.1

the established methods for dealing with cases in court

Synonyms and related words
action advocacy appeal
4

the business of a doctor, lawyer, or other professional person

Example

a medical/legal/dental/veterinary practice

Synonyms and related words
authenticator automaker bookseller
4.1

the work of a doctor, lawyer, or other professional person

Example

the practice of medicine/law/dentistry

Synonyms and related words
admit bedside manner be on call
Definition practice in American English