accepted practice
AmE: /ækˈsɛptɪd ˈpræktɪs/
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Definition of accepted practice - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

behaviorusual way of acting that most people in a group consider normal
  • Removing your shoes indoors is accepted practice in many households.
  • In this office, emailing a daily progress report is accepted practice.
  • Tipping waitstaff is accepted practice in many countries.
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Expressions with accepted

it's the accepted thingexp.
used to say something is seen as normal and approved
Bring a small gift to the host; it's the accepted thing.
socially acceptedadj.
considered normal or okay by most people in a community
Smoking indoors is no longer socially accepted in many countries.
accepted wisdomn.
belief most people think is true without questioning
It is accepted wisdom that breakfast is the most important meal.
accepted pairingn.
duo that is widely approved or favored
The actors became an accepted pairing in romantic comedies.
apology acceptedexp.
forgiveness given after someone says sorry
Apology accepted, let's move on.

Expressions with practice

shady practicen.
dishonest or unethical behavior
The company was accused of shady practice in its financial dealings.
sharp practicen.
deceptive or dishonest business methods
The company was accused of engaging in sharp practice to increase profits.
out of practiceadj.
lacking skill due to not practicing recently
After months without playing, she's out of practice on the piano.
practice makes perfectexp.
repeating an activity many times helps you become very good at it
Keep practicing the piano—practice makes perfect.
practice what one preachesv.
act in line with your own advice or beliefs
She always practices what she preaches at work.
make a practice ofv.
do something regularly or habitually
She makes a practice of jogging every morning.
practice what you preachv.
do what you advise others to do
He should practice what he preaches and start exercising regularly.
practice arean.
place set aside for athletes or performers to train
The team headed to the practice area before the match.
practice gamen.
game played for training, not competition
The team held a practice game before the tournament.
practice runn.
trial before a real event or performance
The team did a practice run before the match.

Terms related to accepted practice

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Terms with accepted practice included in their meaning

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perverseadj.
contrary to expectation
contrary to the accepted or expected standard or practice
rule of the roadn.
custom
accepted practice in a particular area
customary international lawn.
international law
body of unwritten global rules formed by long, accepted state practice
according to Hoyleadv.
etiquette
done correctly by accepted standards or customary practice

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  1. French:pratique courante, ...
  2. German:gängige Praxis, ...
  3. Italian:prassi accettata, ...
  4. Spanish:práctica aceptada, ...
  5. Portuguese:prática aceite, ...
  6. Chinese:惯例, ...
  7. Japanese:一般的な慣行, ...
  8. Arabic:عُرْف, ...
  9. Hebrew:נֹהֶג מְקוּבָּל, ...
  10. Russian:принятая практика, ...
  11. Ukrainian:загальноприйнята практика, ...
  12. Hindi:स्वीकृत प्रथा, ...

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