Meaning & Definition of word "Practiced"

Practiced

/ˈpræktɪst/

verb:

  • 1. Past tense of practice; to have engaged in an activity repeatedly to improve skill.
    • Example: He practiced the piano every day until he mastered the piece.
  • 2. To have carried out or executed a procedure or method.
    • Example: They practiced their presentation multiple times before the conference.

adjective:

  • 1. Skilled or proficient in a particular activity due to training or experience.
    • Example: She is a practiced musician, having played the violin for over fifteen years.
  • 2. Habitual or customary; done or performed regularly.
    • Example: 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 of practiced

Meaning: To be experienced or skilled at something.

Example Sentence: He’s a practiced pro at getting out of tough situations.

Meaning: To rehearse or go through the motions of a task.

Example Sentence: She’s just practicing for the big game later.