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PRACTICE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Practice.

How to pronounce practice:

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Practice - as a noun

Systematic training by multiple repetitions

Example: "Practice makes perfect"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drill6exercise17practice sessionrecitation12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grooming12preparation15training9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Translating an idea into action

Example: "A hard theory to put into practice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
praxis15

Knowledge of how something is usually done

Example: "It is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognition12knowledge18noesis6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Practice - as a verb

Carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

Example: "Practice law"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
do3exercise17practise12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Learn by repetition

Example: "We drilled french verbs every day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drill6exercise17practise12

Engage in a rehearsal (of)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
practise12rehearse11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
do3execute16perform14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Avail oneself to

Example: "Apply a principle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apply12use3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Engage in or perform

Example: "Practice safe sex"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commit12

Example Sentences

"She is dedicated to her piano practice."
"The doctor's practice is always busy."
"Yoga practice helps improve flexibility."
"He needs more practice to master the guitar."
"The basketball team had a rigorous practice session."
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Word Game Points

Is PRACTICE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, practice is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRACTICE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PRACTICE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, practice is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRACTICE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PRACTICE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, practice is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRACTICE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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