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Meanings of practice in English

Portuguese
praxis
Catalan
pràctica
Spanish
práctica

A pattern of behavior inherited or acquired through frequent repetition.

praxis
Portuguese
exercício
Catalan
pràctica
Spanish
práctica

Systematic training by multiple repetitions.

exercício
Portuguese
exercitar
Catalan
exercitar
Spanish
ejercer

Learn by repetition.

exercitar
Portuguese
hábito
Catalan
costum
Spanish
práctica

A customary way of operation or behavior.

hábito
Usage of practice in English
1
They say that keeping that number a secret is simply industry practice.
Wired
2
At least four hours' practice, six is better, even longer if possible.
The Clown
3
Industry sources said at the time they largely reinforced PRAs' existing practice.
Reuters
4
Work package 1: a survey of units to establish current UK practice.
Pubmed
5
The Guardian Public Services Awards reward best practice across all public services.
The Guardian
6
These are open, direct and an example of transparent democracy in practice.
The Guardian
7
The problem that is in practice it doesn't always work this way.
The new yorker
8
However, they also show major improvements in safeguarding practice in recent times.
The Irish Times
9
It was standard market practice that went on for years, he said.
Reuters
10
However, to really understand it, you'll need more visual guidance and practice.
Climbing Magazine
11
Often I will use questions and practice problems from the textbook publisher.
Wired
12
Research shows that the practice is still common, and is often illegal.
The Guardian
13
International best practice indicates waiting times should be less than 90 days.
The Irish Times
14
Gustafson will also continue to lead the firm's global oilfield services practice.
Reuters
15
Tools for synthesizing evidence on preventive interventions can improve public health practice.
Pubmed
16
Rights groups and Palestinians deplore the practice, saying it harms innocent families.
Reuters
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Translations for practice
Practice through the time
Practice across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
New Zealand
Common
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