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PRACTICING

(noun, verb, adj.)

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There are 12 meanings of the word Practicing.

Practicing - 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)

Practicing - 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

Practicing - as an adjective

Actively engaged in a profession.

Example: "My uncle is a practicing dentist."

Participating in the rituals and mores of a religion.

Example Sentences

"She is a practicing attorney."
"He is an experienced practicing surgeon."
"The practicing musician performed an amazing solo."
"They are a dedicated practicing yoga teacher."
"As a practicing therapist, she helps many clients."
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Word Game Points

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

PRACTICING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PRACTICING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, practicing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRACTICING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is PRACTICING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, practicing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRACTICING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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