English Dictionary
Definition practice in British English
practice
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Don’t confuse practice (a noun) with practise (a verb). These two words sound exactly the same:
✗ Soldiers had only a few days in which to practice manoeuvres.
✓ Soldiers had only a few days in which to practise manoeuvres.
✗ The important thing is to put it into practise.
✓ The important thing is to put it into practice.
However, note that in American English, both the noun and the verb are spelled practice.
occasions when you do something in order to become better at it, or the time that you spend doing this
the actual performance of an activity in a real situation
trends in educational theory and practice
We urge you to put the committee's recommendations into practice.
the practice of discrimination against older people in the workplace
the business of a doctor, lawyer, or other professional person
a medical/legal/dental/veterinary practice
the work of a doctor, lawyer, or other professional person
