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practice

[prak-tis] / ˈpræk tɪs /
NOUN
routine, usual procedure
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form habit method proceeding process rule system tradition use
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convention custom fashion habitude manner mode praxis trick usage usefulness utility way wont
WEAK
convenance
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disorganization
WEAK
abstention ignorance neglect refrain
NOUN
exercise, application
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action discipline drill experience operation preparation study training use
STRONG
assignment background drilling effect homework iteration recitation recounting rehearsal relating repetition seasoning tune-up
WEAK
prepping workout
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idleness inaction
WEAK
abstention ignorance neglect refrain
NOUN
business; clientele of business
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career work
STRONG
clients patients profession vocation
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entertainment
STRONG
fun
WEAK
abstention ignorance neglect refrain
VERB
repeat action to improve
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exercise hone prepare rehearse study train warm up work work out
STRONG
discipline dress drill habituate iterate polish recite sharpen
WEAK
become seasoned build up do again dress rehearse dry run go over run through shake down try out tune up walk through
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forget ignore neglect
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dull
WEAK
cease halt stop
VERB
carry out; undertake
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apply do engage in execute follow observe perform pursue work at
STRONG
fulfill function ply
WEAK
carry on live up to put into effect specialize in
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disregard fail forget ignore miss neglect shun stop
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idle
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cease halt

Example Sentences

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Tokenmaxxing refers to the practice of engineers maximizing the consumption of AI tokens — AI usage units — to measure productivity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Nithsdale Vets posted on Facebook about the unusual capture operation saying it proved that no two days were the same in veterinary practice.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Keith Richards and Mick Jagger built the Rolling Stones out of endless hours of practice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

During the week of practice, Reaves was around his teammates and seen shooting after a few practices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“But I can see you are improving. And I think that with more practice, more concentration, you really can catch up with everyone else here.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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