practice (
http://definr.com/practice)
n 1: a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their
practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their
dietary pattern" [syn:
pattern]
2: systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes
perfect" [syn:
exercise,
drill,
practice session]
3: translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into
practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of
communism" [syn:
praxis]
4: the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I
took over his practice when he retired"
5: knowledge of how something is customarily done: "it is not
the local practice to wear shorts to dinner"
v 1: learn by repetition [syn:
drill,
exercise,
practise]
2: avail oneself to; "apply a principle"; "practice a
religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"; "use
your common sense"; "practice non-violent resistance"
[syn:
apply,
use]
3: carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions: "practice
law" [syn:
practise,
exercise,
do]
4: engage in a rehearsal (of) [syn:
rehearse,
practise]