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practice

practice

613 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

pattern
vspractice
∞ 2.3

A regular way of doing something that repeats over time

is a general method or procedure rather than a mere repeated form
technique
vspractice
879 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
habit
vspractice
630 1.0

A regular action you do often without thinking

is a chosen method or procedure rather than an unconscious action
routine
vspractice
354 1.0

A regular way of doing things

is a usual method that can vary rather than being rigidly fixed
ritual
vspractice
118 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

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

best practice
  • Specialized
26 3.1

A proven way of doing something that gives the best results

Shooting at objects to improve skill with guns or bows

The work doctors do to care for patients

10 3.7

A business where lawyers give legal help to people and companies

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

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

family practice
  • Specialized
5 3.1

A clinic where doctors give basic health care to whole families

4 6.7

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

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

An unofficial game played to improve skills and try new strategies

A way of farming used to grow crops or keep animals

group practice
  • Specialized
1 3.6

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

An area where golfers hit balls to improve their swing

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

9.9

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

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

9.9

A dishonest or wrong action by people in an organization

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

shepherdage practice
  • Specialized
8.0

Ways of caring for and managing sheep on a farm

How Common

routine
354 1.0
habit
630 1.0
practice
613 1.4
custom
148 1.3
tradition
∞ 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.