Pronunciation

/prəˈsɪst/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of practicing or the state of being practiced; regular exercise or training in a skill or activity. For example: “She spends hours every day practising her violin.”
2. A session of practice or training. For example: “The football team had a two-hour practice session this morning.”

Verb

1. To engage in the act of training or rehearsing in order to improve one’s skills or performance. For example: “He practises his guitar every day to prepare for the concert.”
2. To perform or carry out (an activity) regularly or habitually. For example: “She practises good time management.”

Adjective

Refers to something that has been done or experienced repeatedly, often to gain proficiency or skill. For example: “Her practised eye spotted the error in the code.”

Phrases

• “Practise makes perfect”
• “Practise what you preach”
• “Get some extra practice in”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She needs to put in more practice before the big game.”
• Verb: “The athlete spends hours each day practising their free throws.”
• Adjective: “His practised voice carried through the auditorium.”

Synonyms

• Training
• Exercise
• Rehearsal
• Drill
• Refinement
• Mastery
• Skill-building
• Acquirement