Kilo Lingo

/ˈpræk.tɪs/

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Translation

Doing something again and again so that you get better at it. In Britain the verb is spelt "practise".

Word origin

From Old French practiser, from Greek praktikos meaning fit for doing.

Origin
Old French
Root
practiser
English cognates
practical

Grammar

Gender
Pluralpractices

Examples

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"Practice" means doing something again and again to get better.

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A "practice" can also be one meeting where a team trains.

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Britain spells the verb "practise" with an s; America spells it "practice".

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