practice meaning and definition

PRACTICE noun

Definition of practice (noun)

1. a customary way of operation or behavior
   • "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
   • synonyms: pattern
2. systematic training by multiple repetitions
   • "practice makes perfect"
   • synonyms: drill, exercise, practice session, recitation
3. translating an idea into action
   • "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism"
   • synonyms: praxis
4. the exercise of a profession
   • "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired"
5. knowledge of how something is usually done
   • "it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner"

PRACTICE verb

Definition of practice (verb)

1. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
   • "practice law"
   • synonyms: do, exercise, practise
2. learn by repetition
   • "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"
   • synonyms: drill, exercise, practise
3. engage in a rehearsal (of)
   • synonyms: practise, rehearse
4. avail oneself to
   • "apply a principle"; "practice a religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"; "use your common sense"; "practice non-violent resistance"
   • synonyms: apply, use
5. engage in or perform
   • "practice safe sex"; "commit a random act of kindness"
   • synonyms: commit