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practice

696 1.4
A usual way of doing things in a group or place
  • noun
  • /ˈpræktɪs/
: práctica
  • The good news is many music teachers are already incorporating these practices without even realizing it.
  • best practices
  • social practices
  • teaching practices

Simple things, simple practices that make us happy.

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Examples

  • Social effects of conservation policies and practices are not well understood, especially in the United States.

    Academic text (2011)
  • One must be careful when trying to incorporate practices from one culture to another.

    Academic text (2011)
  • It's accepted practice in the French army to pick examples by lot.

  • And we see this increasingly in public health practice and public health law.

  • Traditionally, rich people gave money to botanical gardens, a practice that garden administrators hope will continue.

    Academic text (2011)
  • In many sports, regular practice is essential for improving skills and techniques.

  • The teacher emphasized that daily practice helps students master difficult subjects.

  • Adopting environmentally friendly practices is becoming increasingly important in modern business.

Synonyms

technique
vspractice
804 3.3

A way of doing something you learn by practice to do well

is a habitual method without focus on skill or learned ability
pattern
vspractice
736 2.3

A regular way of doing something that repeats over time

is a general method or procedure rather than a mere repeated form
habit
vspractice
667 1.0

A regular action you do often without thinking

is a chosen method or procedure rather than an unconscious action
routine
vspractice
333 1.0

A regular way of doing things

is a usual method that can vary rather than being rigidly fixed
ritual
vspractice
112 4.4

A regular pattern of actions done as a habit or custom

is a normal method used for tasks, not primarily ceremonial

Idioms

Not as skilled because you have not done it recently

Compounds

best practice
  • Specialized
40 3.1

A proven way of doing something that gives the best results

Work of a doctor or lawyer who has their own office and does not work for an organization

Shooting at objects to improve skill with guns or bows

The work doctors do to care for patients

12 3.7

A business where lawyers give legal help to people and companies

Doctors use medical knowledge to care for and treat sick or injured people

A set time to repeat an activity like music or sports to get better at a skill

Work a lawyer does to give advice, prepare documents, and represent people in court

7 6.7

An action people do for sexual pleasure, often with another person

family practice
  • Specialized
7 3.1

A clinic where doctors give basic health care to whole families

An unofficial game played to improve skills and try new strategies

A way of doing things that keeps the earth healthy and can continue for a long time

A clinic where dentists give care for people's teeth and mouths

A way of farming used to grow crops or keep animals

group practice
  • Specialized
2 3.6

A clinic where several doctors share space, costs, and staff

An area where golfers hit balls to improve their swing

An action that does not harm the environment and helps protect nature

1 3.7

A college student who teaches in a real classroom under a trained teacher

9.9

Taking plants and genetic material from local communities without permission or payment

9.9

A dishonest or wrong action by people in an organization

shepherdage practice
  • Specialized
8.0

Ways of caring for and managing sheep on a farm

How Common

routine
333 1.0
habit
667 1.0
practice
696 1.4
custom
159 1.3
tradition
964 2.0

Surface Forms

practice singular
practices plural

Etymology

Practice comes from the old root prakt- meaning 'to do', like in practical. So a company's or person's practice as a usual way is a regular 'doing' or method they follow.