practice

[ˈpræktɪs]

practice Definition

• 1. the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method as opposed to theories about such application or use
• 2. repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it
• 3. the customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing something

Using practice: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "practice" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She put her ideas into practice and started her own business.

• Example

  He needs to practice his guitar playing every day to improve.

• Example

  The doctor's practice is located downtown.

• Example

  It's common practice to shake hands when you meet someone for the first time.

practice Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for practice

• training
• drill
• rehearsal
• exercise
• routine

Antonyms for practice

• theory
• inaction
• neglect

Idioms Using practice

• practice what you preach

  to do the things that you advise other people to do

  Example

  He always tells us to eat healthy food, but he doesn't practice what he preaches.

• out of practice

  not having done something for a while and therefore not being as good at it as you used to be

  Example

  I haven't played tennis in years, so I'm completely out of practice.

• a practice run

  a trial or rehearsal of a particular activity or event

  Example

  Let's do a practice run of the presentation before the actual meeting.

Phrases with practice

• put something into practice

  to begin to do or use something that you have been planning or learning about

  Example

  After studying the theory for months, she finally put it into practice.

• in practice

  in reality, in actual use or operation

  Example

  In theory, the new system should work well, but in practice, there are still some issues to be resolved.

• make a practice of something

  to do something regularly or as a habit

  Example

  She makes a practice of going for a run every morning before work.

Origins of practice

from Old French 'practique', from late Latin 'practica', from Greek 'praktikē', feminine of 'praktikos', meaning 'practical'

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Summary: practice in Brief

The term 'practice' [ˈpræktɪs] refers to the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as well as repeated exercise or performance to acquire or maintain proficiency. It can also denote customary or habitual procedures, exemplified by 'It's common practice to shake hands when you meet someone for the first time.' Phrases like 'put something into practice' and idioms like 'practice what you preach' extend its usage.