practice

practice
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practice [1] 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 see PRACTICE(Cf. ↑practice).
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(Cf. ↑practise), on the pattern of pairs such as advise, advice.
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practice [2] (Brit. practise) VERB 1) perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly in order to improve or maintain proficiency in it. 2) carry out or perform (an activity or custom) habitually or regularly. 3) be engaged in (a particular profession). 4) observe the teaching and rules of (a religion). 5) archaic scheme or plot for an evil purpose.
ORIGIN Old French practiser, from Latin practicare 'perform, carry out' .

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