practice
[ prak-tis ]
/ ˈpræk tɪs /
noun
verb (used with object), prac·ticed, prac·tic·ing.
verb (used without object), prac·ticed, prac·tic·ing.
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Also British, prac·tise (for defs. 11-19) .
Origin of practice
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Word Origin for practice
C16: from Medieval Latin practicāre to practise, from Greek praktikē practical science, practical work, from prattein to do, act
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Medical definitions for practice
practice
[ prăk′tĭs ]
v.
To engage in the profession of medicine or one of the allied health professions.
n.
The exercise of the profession of medicine.
The business of a practicing physician or group of physicians, including facilities and customary patients.
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Idioms and Phrases with practice
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