Meaning of practice

Definition of practice

(noun) a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"
translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism"
the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired"
knowledge of how something is usually done; "it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner"
(verb) carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"
learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"
engage in a rehearsal (of)
avail oneself to; "apply a principle"; "practice a religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"; "use your common sense"; "practice non-violent resistance"
engage in or perform; "practice safe sex"; "commit a random act of kindness"

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