prac·tice  /ˈpræktɪs/

noun

1. a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"

synset: practice, pattern

2. systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"

synset: exercise, practice, drill, practice_session, recitation

3. translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism"

synset: practice, praxis

4. the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired"

synset: practice

5. knowledge of how something is usually done; "it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner"

synset: practice

verb

1. carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"

synset: practice, practise, exercise, do

2. learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"

synset: drill, exercise, practice, practise

3. engage in a rehearsal (of)

synset: rehearse, practise, practice

4. avail oneself to; "apply a principle"; "practice a religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"; "use your common sense"; "practice non-violent resistance"

synset: practice, apply, use

5. engage in or perform; "practice safe sex"; "commit a random act of kindness"

synset: commit, practice

Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

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