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practice

16 definitions ā€¢ 36 examples
1
action rather than thought or ideas:

Examples:

How do you intend to put these proposals into practice, Mohamed?
2
used to describe what really happens as opposed to what you think will happen in a particular situation:

Examples:

It seemed like a good idea before we started, but in practice it was a disaster.
3
something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom:

Examples:

It's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser.
This is a cruel practice that should be banned immediately.
What is standard practice (= what is usually done) in a situation like this?
Newspaper editors have agreed to a new code of practice on the invasion of privacy.
4
to do something regularly:

Examples:

I'll do your washing for you this time, but I'm not going to make a practice of it.
5
the act of doing something regularly or repeatedly to improve your skill at doing it:

Examples:

I need to get some more practice before I take my driving test.
Are you coming to choir practice this evening?
She's never at home because she spends all her free time at hockey practices.
You'll gradually get better at it - it's just a question of practice.
I'm a little out of practice (= I haven't had any recent experience) but I'd love to play.
Do you mind if I have a few practice shots before we start the game?
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a job or business that involves a lot of skill or training:

Examples:

Our practice is responsible for about 5,000 patients.
She's decided to leave the Health Service and join a private practice.
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US spelling of
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action rather than thought or ideas:

Examples:

It seemed like a good idea, but in practice it was a disaster.
How soon will the new procedures be put into practice?
9
something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom:

Examples:

[ U ] It was his usual practice to buy a newspaper every morning on the way to the office.
10
to do or play something regularly or repeatedly in order to become skilled at it:

Examples:

[ T ] Iā€™m good at tennis but I need to practice my serve.
11
to do work of a particular type for which a lot of training is necessary:

Examples:

[ T ] The firm has been practicing law for over a hundred years.
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Examples:

in practice We'll need a year at least to see whether this new approach will work in practice.
put sth into practice We are beginning to put the new processes and systems into practice.
13
the work done by people such as lawyers, doctors, etc. which involves long periods of training and high levels of skill:

Examples:

He trained in private practice in Glasgow.
go into/set up in practice After graduation, he pursued a doctorate in pharmacology instead of going into practice.
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the business or place of work of people such as lawyers, doctors, etc.:

Examples:

run/start a practice He runs a legal practice that rivals some of the biggest commercial law firms in the country.
a dental/legal/medical practice
a group/private practice
join/leave a practice
15
the way of doing things in a particular business, industry, etc.:

Examples:

common/standard/usual practice It is common practice in the building industry to cost all items gross.
bad/best/good practice The insurance firm has issued a warning report to its members, highlighting breaches of best practice.
practice of doing sth The company was fined over its continued practice of employing illegal immigrants.
adopt/follow/introduce a practice More and more companies worldwide have begun to adopt the practice of preparing sustainability reports.
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