Practiced

/ˈpræktɪst/

Meaning & Definition

verb
Past tense of practice; to have engaged in an activity repeatedly to improve skill.
He practiced the piano every day until he mastered the piece.
To have carried out or executed a procedure or method.
They practiced their presentation multiple times before the conference.
adjective
Skilled or proficient in a particular activity due to training or experience.
She is a practiced musician, having played the violin for over fifteen years.
Habitual or customary; done or performed regularly.
His practiced approach to problem-solving impressed the entire team.

Etymology

Middle English, from the Old French 'practiquer', from Latin 'practicare', meaning to practice or perform.

Common Phrases and Expressions

practice makes perfect
The more you perform a task, the better you become at it.
to put into practice
To apply a theory or idea in a real situation.
practice what you preach
To act in accordance with the advice you give to others.

Related Words

practice
The act of repeatedly doing something to improve skill.
practitioner
A person who practices a profession, often in medicine or law.

Slang Meanings

To be experienced or skilled at something.
He’s a practiced pro at getting out of tough situations.
To rehearse or go through the motions of a task.
She’s just practicing for the big game later.