Definition of Practice

Noun: practice prak-tis

A customary way of operation or behaviour
"it is their practice to give annual raises";
- pattern
Systematic training by multiple repetitions
"practice makes perfect";
- exercise, drill, practice session, recitation
Translating an idea into action
"a hard theory to put into practice";
- praxis
The exercise of a profession
"the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired"
Knowledge of how something is usually done
"it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner"

Verb: practice prak-tis
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: practise)

Carry out, engage in (as of jobs and professions)
"practice law";
- practise [Brit, Cdn], exercise, do
Learn by repetition
"Pianists practice scales";
- drill, exercise, practise [Brit, Cdn]
(performing arts) engage in a rehearsal (of)
"practice until you get it right";
- rehearse, practise [Brit, Cdn]
Make use of; obey or follow
"practice a religion";
- apply, use, practise [Brit, Cdn]
Engage in or perform
"practice safe sex";
- commit, practise [Brit, Cdn]