practice

  • noun 1 the actual application of a plan or method, as opposed to the theories relating to it. 2 the customary way of doing something. 3 the practising of a profession. 4 the business or premises of a doctor or lawyer. 5 the action or process of practising something so as to become proficient in it.

  • verb US spelling of PRACTISE.

  — USAGE It should be noted that practice is the spelling for the noun, and in America for the verb as well; practise is the British spelling of the verb.

  — ORIGIN from PRACTISE, on the pattern of pairs such as advise, advice.

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