practicing US
ˈpræk.tɪ.sɪŋ
See also: practising (UK)
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Definition of practicing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
activeUSactively engaged in a profession or activityUS
  • She is a practicing lawyer in New York.
active engaged working
2.
religionUSactively following religious customsUS
  • He is a practicing Catholic who attends church weekly.
devout faithful observant

Noun

trainingUSrepeated performance of an activity to improve skillUS
  • Practicing every day helped her become a better pianist.
breach infringement transgression
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not actively involved in a profession or religion
He is a non-practicing lawyer now.

Origin of practicing

Latin, practicare (to practice)

Terms with practicing included in their meaning

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crafts
community hub for learning and practicing crafts
practice area
area for practicing golf shots
skill
lacking skill due to not practicing recently
training
time set aside for practicing a skill
practice area
designated area for practicing shooting rifles
yoga practitioner
person practicing yoga
skills ability
not as skilled as before from not practicing
education
educational setting for learning and practicing chemistry

Examples of practicing in a sentence

  • As a practicing artist, she exhibits her work frequently.
  • She is a practicing Muslim who observes Ramadan.
  • As a practicing Jew, he keeps kosher.
  • After an hour of practicing, the team finally nailed the new drill.
  • Her practicing in front of a mirror helped reduce stage fright.

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  1. French:en exercice, entraînement, ...
  2. German:praktizierend, Üben, ...
  3. Italian:in attività, esercizio, ...
  4. Spanish:en ejercicio, práctica, ...
  5. Portuguese:praticante, prática, ...
  6. Chinese:执业的, 练习, ...
  7. Japanese:実務中の, 練習, ...
  8. Arabic:مُمَارِس, تَدْرِيب, ...
  9. Hebrew:פָּעִיל, תִּרְגּוּל, ...
  10. Russian:практикующий, практика, ...
  11. Ukrainian:практикуючий, практика, ...
  12. Hindi:कार्यरत, अभ्यास, ...
practice
ˈpræktɪs

Definition of practice - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
learningtr./intr.do something repeatedly to improve a skilltr./intr.
  • She practices the piano every day.
drill rehearse train
2.
regular activitytr.UScarry out a particular activity regularlytr.US
  • They practice yoga every morning.
execute perform rehearse

Noun

1.
skill improvementUSrepetition of an activity to improve a skillUS
  • She spends hours in practice to perfect her piano skills.
drill exercise training
2.
trainingUSorganized event for performing skill repetitionUS
  • The team has practice every evening after school.
rehearsal training
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dishonest or unethical behavior
The company was accused of shady practice in its financial dealings.
deceptive or dishonest business methods
The company was accused of engaging in sharp practice to increase profits..
lacking skill due to not practicing recently
After months without playing, she's out of practice on the piano.
repeating an activity many times helps you become very good at it
Keep trying the piano, practice makes perfect.
act in line with your own advice or beliefs
She always practices what she preaches at work.
do something regularly or habitually
She makes a practice of jogging every morning.

Origin of practice

Latin, practicare (to do)

Examples of practice in a sentence

  • They practice coding to enhance their skills.
  • He practices the piano for two hours daily.
  • She practices meditation to relax her mind.
  • She needs to practice the piano daily to improve.
  • The team practiced their strategy before the big game.
  • She practices medicine at a rural clinic.

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  1. French:s'exercer, pratique, ...
  2. German:üben, Übung, ...
  3. Italian:esercitarsi, allenamento, ...
  4. Spanish:practicar, práctica, ...
  5. Portuguese:praticar, prática, ...
  6. Chinese:练习, 训练, ...
  7. Japanese:練習する, 練習, ...
  8. Arabic:تَدَرَّبَ, تَدْرِيب, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְתַרְגֵּל, אִימוּן, ...
  10. Russian:практиковаться, практика, ...
  11. Ukrainian:практикуватися, практика, ...
  12. Hindi:अभ्यास करना, अभ्यास, ...
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