Meaning & Definition of Practice in English

1. A customary way of operation or behavior

• "It is their practice to give annual raises"

• "They changed their dietary pattern"

2. Systematic training by multiple repetitions

• "Practice makes perfect"

3. Translating an idea into action

• "A hard theory to put into practice"

• "Differences between theory and praxis of communism"

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"

1. Carry out or practice

• As of jobs and professions

• "Practice law"

2. Learn by repetition

• "We drilled french verbs every day"

• "Pianists practice scales"

3. Engage in a rehearsal (of)

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"

5. Engage in or perform

• "Practice safe sex"

• "Commit a random act of kindness"