Definition: a customary way of operation or behavior
Usage: it is their practice to give annual raises; they changed their dietary pattern
Similar words: activity
Definition: any specific behavior
Usage: they avoided all recreational activity
Definition: translating an idea into action
Usage: a hard theory to put into practice; differences between theory and praxis of communism
Similar words: implementation, effectuation
Definition: the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect
Synonyms: practice
Definition: the exercise of a profession
Usage: the practice of the law; I took over his practice when he retired
Similar words: usage, use, utilisation, utilization, employment, exercise
Definition: the act of using
Usage: he warned against the use of narcotic drugs; skilled in the utilization of computers
Synonyms: drill, practice, practice session, recitation, exercise
Definition: systematic training by multiple repetitions
Usage: practice makes perfect
Similar words: training, grooming, preparation
Definition: activity leading to skilled behavior
Synonyms: practice
Definition: knowledge of how something is usually done
Usage: it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner
Similar words: noesis, knowledge, cognition
Definition: the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
Synonyms: drill, exercise, practice, practise
Definition: learn by repetition
Usage: We drilled French verbs every day; Pianists practice scales
Similar words: take, study, read, learn
Definition: be a student of a certain subject
Usage: She is reading for the bar exam
Synonyms: rehearse, practice, practise
Definition: engage in a rehearsal (of)
Similar words: do, perform, execute
Definition: carry out or perform an action
Usage: John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters; the skater executed a triple pirouette; she did a little dance
Definition: engage in or perform
Usage: practice safe sex; commit a random act of kindness
Similar words: prosecute, pursue, engage
Definition: carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
Usage: She pursued many activities; They engaged in a discussion