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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
Synonyms
Examples for "do"
Examples for "do"
1
I don't mean 'nice' the way she means 'nice,' either; don't worry.
Revolutionary Road
2
Still, I don't think the words 'war fever' quite describe the situation.
Physics and Beyond: Encounters and Conversations
3
It's a really good question, I don't have a good answer yet.
The new yorker
4
I don't believe it is possible; however, I shall oblige his request.
The evolutionary void
5
That said; don't allow a moment of doubt to undo previous work.
The South African
1
Four New Zealand-based immigration advisers lost their licences to practise last year.
Radio NZ
2
So I thought starting a practise could help the community, he said.
The South African
3
All right, then: I left Boston because my practise was failing there.
Speaks the Nightbird
4
In practise they report to their local commanders, not to the state.
Reuters
5
How this would work in practise still needs to be hammered out.
Reuters
1
I can't believe they rehearse for seven days and let that happen.
The Guardian
2
No need to rehearse the impossibilities of companionship in the prison life.
Within the Law: From the Play of Bayard Veiller
3
Armories or halls are excellent places to rehearse in; so are gymnasiums.
Patriotic Plays and Pageants for Young People
4
We rehearse the work, we tech it, we bring the people in.
The Guardian
5
We might at this juncture rehearse any number of well- worn arguments.
The Irish Times
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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