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practice  /ˈpræk təs/ ? Meaning of "practice"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a customary way of operation or behavior
  2. (n) systematic training by multiple repetitions
  3. (n) translating an idea into action
  4. (n) the exercise of a profession
  5. (n) knowledge of how something is usually done
  6. (v) carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
  7. (v) learn by repetition
  8. (v) engage in a rehearsal (of)
  9. (v) avail oneself to
  10. (v) engage in or perform

Synonym(s)

praxis, drill, exercise, practice session, recitation

Usage(s):

  1. Millions of Americansmany of whom don't even own crystalspractice meditation every day.
  2. A person with an illness cannot practice to a higher level.
  3. Next week, Assemblywoman Sally Lieber will introduce a bill banning the practice of spanking children younger than four.

Quotes

  1. "Last week I shot 70-76, and I didn't play Saturday. I didn't play Sunday. I traveled on Monday. I hit two bags of balls on Tuesday and a couple of putts, maybe an hour and a half of practice. I played the Pro-Am yesterday, and I'm not kidding, we...
    on Jul 8, 2010 By: Paul Goydos Source: Golfweek.com

  2. "I didn't putt great in the practice rounds, but I putted great last week with Stockton and just thought I was ready," he said. "I'm rolling the ball well, but there's something off. The ball is not starting on my line, so there's something a...
    on Jun 17, 2010 By: Phil Mickelson Source: ESPN

  3. "It's gotten better. The more time I've been able to practice and play, it's starting to solidify, and I'm actually really excited to tee it up on Thursday. The more I play, the more I get my feel back," he added. "Where I was in the...
    on Jun 15, 2010 By: Tiger Wood Source: The Associated Press

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