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