best practice

noun

Chiefly Business.

1. Often best practices a procedure or set of procedures that is preferred or considered standard within an organization, industry, etc..

   The company adopted best practice in employee recruitment.

   At the meeting we reviewed best practices for communicating with clients.

   Their methodology was identified as a best practice.

best practice

noun

1. the recognized methods of correctly running businesses or providing services

Word History and Origins

Origin of best practice¹

First recorded in 1980–85; derived from an earlier (1905) sense “the best method, procedure, etc.”

Example Sentences

"If a patient repeatedly presents with the same or similar symptoms, but the treatment plan does not seem to be making them better - or their condition is deteriorating - it is best practice to review the diagnosis and consider alternative approaches."

From BBC

It’s similar to the process used to establish the actual cost to seismically retrofit the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration — the county’s existing headquarters — “and represents industry best practice for establishing seismic retrofit costs,” the county’s Chief Executive Office said.

From Los Angeles Times

"It will draw together existing guidance and recent case law, as well as best practice from other jurisdictions, to assist tribunals in reaching consistent and well-reasoned decisions," he said.

From BBC

Best practice suggests bodies should be kept in a clean and clinical environment, between 4-7°C.

From BBC

Minding your own business is generally considered morally righteous, and also a best practice, to make life easier for everyone.

From Salon