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PRACTICES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Practices.

How to pronounce practices:

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Practices - 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)

Practices - 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 followed the religious practices of her ancestors."
"His musical practices include daily warm-ups and scales."
"The doctor's ethical practices were called into question."
"The company implemented sustainable practices to reduce its carbon footprint."
"Traditional healing practices have been passed down through generations."
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Word Game Points

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

PRACTICES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PRACTICES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, practices is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRACTICES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PRACTICES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, practices is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRACTICES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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