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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
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                        Examples for "pattern"
                        Examples for "pattern"
                        1
                        Marimuthu's case follows a pattern of exploitation in the region, activists said.
                        Reuters
                        2
                        Sometimes these cases are part of a wider pattern of family violence.
                        Radio NZ
                        3
                        However, the practice pattern of aerosol therapy in mainland China remains unknown.
                        Pubmed
                        4
                        Stocks were down fractionally across Europe, extending a pattern of modest decline.
                        The Irish Times
                        5
                        However, in each case, the pattern combination observed appeared to be tissue-specific.
                        Pubmed
                        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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