| noun | a customary way of operation or behavior “it is their practice to give annual raises” |
| noun | systematic training by multiple repetitions “practice makes perfect” |
| noun | translating an idea into action “a hard theory to put into practice” |
| noun | the exercise of a profession “the practice of the law” |
| noun | knowledge of how something is usually done “it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner” |
| verb | carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions “practice law” |
| verb | learn by repetition “We drilled French verbs every day” |
| verb | engage in a rehearsal (of) |
| verb | avail oneself to “apply a principle” |
| verb | engage in or perform “practice safe sex” |
| practical | adjective | guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory |
| practice | verb | avail oneself to |
| pattern | verb | form a pattern |
| exercise | verb | learn by repetition |
| drill | verb | teach by repetition |
| practice | noun | the exercise of a profession |
| exercise | noun | the act of using |
| drill | noun | systematic training by multiple repetitions |
| rehearsal | noun | a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert) |
| applicable | adjective | capable of being applied; having relevance |
| application | noun | the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose |
| use | noun | a particular service |
| usance | noun | accepted or habitual practice |