in practice

1. Actually, in fact, especially as opposed to theoretically or in principle . For example, In practice this contraption seems to work, although no one knows how or why . [Second half of 1500s] Also see put into practice .

2. In the exercise of a particular profession, as in She's an obstetrician and has been in practice for at least ten years . [c. 1700]

3. In a state of being exercised so as to maintain one's skill, as in This trumpeter is always in practice . [Early 1600s] For an antonym, see out of practice .

Example Sentences

The latest report takes all these “findings and asks what they look like in practice,” wrote Aziz in an email to Barron’s.

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This is all well and good in theory, but it's only sustainable in practice if everyone sticks to the principles when problems arise, as they inevitably do through an F1 season.

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What’s Next: The Energy Department hasn’t said how the program will work in practice or where the federal government’s contribution will come from.

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Both the bunker and the 20-minute red cards are very solid concepts in theory, but in practice they are not foolproof.

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The DOE hasn’t provided details as to how this will work in practice or where the federal government’s contribution will come from.

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