the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it: the principles and practice of teaching he put his self-defense training into practice by helping police arrest the armed robber
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perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or ... I need to practice my French they were practicing for the Olympics
the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it: the principles and practice of teaching the recommendations proved too expensive to put into practice
perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to acquire, ... I need to practise my French they were practising for the Olympics
the work of a doctor who provides primary healthcare to members of the local community: applicants must have experience in occupational medicine or family practice a family practice doctor