Practice
noun
The regular doing of something to improve skill.
Without practice, you cannot perform well.
Often appears as...
- practice makes perfect
- daily practice
noun
The work or profession of a doctor, dentist, or lawyer.
He just started his medical practice.
Often appears as...
- law practice
- medical practice
noun
Typical way something is done.
It has been a long-standing practice to give presents at Christmas.
Often appears as...
- best practice
- common practice
verb
Perform an activity repeatedly to improve.
She is practicing the piano for the concert.
Often appears as...
- practice hard
- practice regularly
verb
Do what one professes or preaches.
The priest always practices what he preaches.
Often appears as...
- practice honesty
- practice kindness
noun
The regular doing of something to improve skill.
Without practice, you cannot perform well.
Often appears as...
- practice makes perfect
- daily practice
noun
The work or profession of a doctor, dentist, or lawyer.
He just started his medical practice.
Often appears as...
- law practice
- medical practice
noun
Typical way something is done.
It has been a long-standing practice to give presents at Christmas.
Often appears as...
- best practice
- common practice
verb
Perform an activity repeatedly to improve.
She is practicing the piano for the concert.
Often appears as...
- practice hard
- practice regularly
verb
Do what one professes or preaches.
The priest always practices what he preaches.
Often appears as...
- practice honesty
- practice kindness
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Frequency Matters
The more frequently you practice, the quicker you'll improve.
Her daily practice improved her skills rapidly.
Pro Tip 2/2Consistent Effort
Practicing consistently, even in short sessions, is more effective than occasional long sessions.
He spent 30 minutes practicing every day.
Pro Tip 1/2Frequency Matters
The more frequently you practice, the quicker you'll improve.
Her daily practice improved her skills rapidly.
Pro Tip 2/2Consistent Effort
Practicing consistently, even in short sessions, is more effective than occasional long sessions.
He spent 30 minutes practicing every day.
Pro Tip 1/2Frequency Matters
The more frequently you practice, the quicker you'll improve.
Her daily practice improved her skills rapidly.
Pro Tip 2/2Consistent Effort
Practicing consistently, even in short sessions, is more effective than occasional long sessions.
He spent 30 minutes practicing every day.
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Why do we dream? - Amy...
these dreams allow you to practice your fight or flight instincts and keep them sharp and dependable in case you'll need them in real life. But it doesn't always have to be unpleasant. For instance, dreams about your attractive neighbor could actually give your reproductive instinct some practice, too.
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How playing an...
Playing a musical instrument engages practically every area of the brain at once, especially the visual, auditory, and motor cortices. As with any other workout, disciplined, structured practice in playing music strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities.
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The psychology of...
Anything that promotes honest reflection on their own behavior and caring for others, like psychotherapy or practicing compassion towards others, can be helpful. The difficulty is it can be challenging for people with narcissistic personality disorder to keep working at self-betterment.
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How to practice...
Mastering any physical skill, be it performing a pirouette, playing an instrument, or throwing a baseball, takes practice. Practice is the repetition of an action with the goal of improvement, and it helps us perform with more ease, speed, and confidence.
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3 tips to boost your...
Neuroscience supports the growth mindset. The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice. It also turns out, on average, people who have a growth mindset are more successful, getting better grades,
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
Surfing has always been my personal therapy practice, and I studied trauma and grief and loss in school. So, after I lost Audrey, I've started running grief support groups for women working through various forms of trauma.
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Rethinking infidelity...
yet universally practiced? Now, throughout history, men practically had a license to cheat with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam,
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Why do people join...
Many cults may be hard to identify, and for some, their beliefs, no matter how strange, are protected under religious freedom. But when their practices involve harassment, threats, illegal activities, or abuse,
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Giving checkmate is...
much to my character as from a very early age I love challenges by practicing daily chess chess became as my native language I never forget when I was just seven years old and I was
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Cities That Are Saving...
in the world and this practice extends to all parts of the city the waterways have been cleaned up and
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Why do we dream? - Amy...
these dreams allow you to practice your fight or flight instincts and keep them sharp and dependable in case you'll need them in real life. But it doesn't always have to be unpleasant. For instance, dreams about your attractive neighbor could actually give your reproductive instinct some practice, too.
Video examples
How playing an...
Playing a musical instrument engages practically every area of the brain at once, especially the visual, auditory, and motor cortices. As with any other workout, disciplined, structured practice in playing music strengthens those brain functions, allowing us to apply that strength to other activities.
Video examples
The psychology of...
Anything that promotes honest reflection on their own behavior and caring for others, like psychotherapy or practicing compassion towards others, can be helpful. The difficulty is it can be challenging for people with narcissistic personality disorder to keep working at self-betterment.
Video examples
How to practice...
Mastering any physical skill, be it performing a pirouette, playing an instrument, or throwing a baseball, takes practice. Practice is the repetition of an action with the goal of improvement, and it helps us perform with more ease, speed, and confidence.
Video examples
3 tips to boost your...
Neuroscience supports the growth mindset. The connections in your brain do get stronger and grow with study and practice. It also turns out, on average, people who have a growth mindset are more successful, getting better grades,
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
Surfing has always been my personal therapy practice, and I studied trauma and grief and loss in school. So, after I lost Audrey, I've started running grief support groups for women working through various forms of trauma.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
yet universally practiced? Now, throughout history, men practically had a license to cheat with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories that justified their need to roam,
Video examples
Why do people join...
Many cults may be hard to identify, and for some, their beliefs, no matter how strange, are protected under religious freedom. But when their practices involve harassment, threats, illegal activities, or abuse,
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
much to my character as from a very early age I love challenges by practicing daily chess chess became as my native language I never forget when I was just seven years old and I was
Video examples
Cities That Are Saving...
in the world and this practice extends to all parts of the city the waterways have been cleaned up and
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Ludwig van Beethoven
German Composer
Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine.
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Jimmy Garoppolo
American Athlete
I think of the important things: how to prepare, how to practice, how to prepare to practice.
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Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
The head learns new things, but the heart forever practices old experiences.
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Dalai Lama
Tibetan Leader
When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.
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Stella McCartney
British Designer
I think deep down I'm spiritual, but there's nothing I practice.
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Philip Larkin
English Poet
Life has a practice of living you, if you don't live it.
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Pat Metheny
American Musician
I was deep in the zone of practicing almost constantly.
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Jesse Owens
American Athlete
Life doesn't give you all the practice races you need.
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Ken Starr
American Lawyer
I said in sharp language that that practice was wrong.
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Herbie Hancock
American Musician
I try to practice with my life.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
German Composer
Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine.
Quote examples
Jimmy Garoppolo
American Athlete
I think of the important things: how to prepare, how to practice, how to prepare to practice.
Quote examples
Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
The head learns new things, but the heart forever practices old experiences.
Quote examples
Dalai Lama
Tibetan Leader
When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.
Quote examples
Stella McCartney
British Designer
I think deep down I'm spiritual, but there's nothing I practice.
Quote examples
Philip Larkin
English Poet
Life has a practice of living you, if you don't live it.
Quote examples
Pat Metheny
American Musician
I was deep in the zone of practicing almost constantly.
Quote examples
Jesse Owens
American Athlete
Life doesn't give you all the practice races you need.
Quote examples
Ken Starr
American Lawyer
I said in sharp language that that practice was wrong.
Quote examples
Herbie Hancock
American Musician
I try to practice with my life.
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