practice
/ˈpræktɪs/
noun
- Repeated exercise or training to improve a skill.
- She has soccer practice every Tuesday and Thursday.
- He needs more practice with his writing before the test.
- Practice makes perfect when learning a musical instrument.
- The actual application or use of an idea, method, or belief, as opposed to theory.
- In practice, the new policy worked better than expected.
- The theory is sound, but practice often reveals problems.
- She put her knowledge into practice by volunteering at the clinic.
- The business or work of a professional person, such as a doctor or lawyer.
- The dental practice has been serving the community for decades.
- He joined a law practice after graduating from law school.
- Dr. Lee opened her own medical practice last year.
- A habitual or customary way of doing something.
- Her practice of reading before bed helps her sleep better.
- The company has a practice of recycling all office waste.
- It is common practice to shake hands when meeting someone new.
Antonyms
verb
- To do something repeatedly in order to improve one's skill.
- They practice basketball drills to improve their shooting.
- She practices the piano for an hour every day.
- He practiced his speech in front of the mirror.
- To carry out or apply an idea, method, or belief in real life.
- She practices meditation to reduce stress.
- The company practices sustainable farming methods.
- It's important to practice what you preach.
- To work in a profession, especially medicine or law.
- He practices law at a firm in the city.
- After passing the bar exam, she began practicing as a lawyer.
- She has been practicing medicine for over twenty years.