English dictionary

practice

/'pr/&/kt/I/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a customary way of operation or behavior

noun.act

Examples
It is their practice to give annual raises.

Synonyms pattern

Source: WordNet 3.0
systematic training by multiple repetitions

noun.act

Examples
Practice makes perfect.

Synonyms drill exercise practice session recitation

Source: WordNet 3.0
translating an idea into action

noun.act

Examples
A hard theory to put into practice.

Synonyms praxis

Source: WordNet 3.0
the exercise of a profession

noun.act

Examples
The practice of the law.

I took over his practice when he retired.

Source: WordNet 3.0
knowledge of how something is usually done

noun.cognition

Examples
It is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner.

Source: WordNet 3.0
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.

noun

Source: webster1913

carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

verb.social

Examples
Practice law.

Synonyms do exercise practise

Source: WordNet 3.0
learn by repetition

verb.cognition

Examples
Pianists practice scales.

Synonyms drill exercise practise

Source: WordNet 3.0
engage in a rehearsal (of)

verb.creation

Synonyms practise rehearse

Source: WordNet 3.0
avail oneself to

verb.social

Examples
Practice a religion.

Practice non-violent resistance.

Synonyms apply use

Source: WordNet 3.0
engage in or perform

verb.social

Examples
Practice safe sex.

Synonyms commit

Source: WordNet 3.0
To do or perform frequently, customarily, or habitually; to make a practice of; as, to practice gaming.

verb

Source: webster1913
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.

verb

Source: webster1913