Definition: a customary way of operation or behavior
Usage: it is their practice to give annual raises; they changed their dietary pattern
Definition: translating an idea into action
Usage: a hard theory to put into practice; differences between theory and praxis of communism
Main entry: practice
Definition: the exercise of a profession
Usage: the practice of the law; I took over his practice when he retired
Main entry: drill, practice, practice session, recitation, exercise
Definition: systematic training by multiple repetitions
Usage: practice makes perfect
Main entry: practice
Definition: knowledge of how something is usually done
Usage: it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner
Main entry: drill, exercise, practice, practise
Definition: learn by repetition
Usage: We drilled French verbs every day; Pianists practice scales
Main entry: rehearse, practice, practise
Definition: engage in a rehearsal (of)
Definition: engage in or perform
Usage: practice safe sex; commit a random act of kindness
Main entry: practice, use, apply
Definition: avail oneself to
Usage: apply a principle; practice a religion; use care when going down the stairs; use your common sense; practice non-violent resistance
Main entry: do, practice, practise, exercise
Definition: carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
Usage: practice law