1 something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom: --
What can European companies learn from Japanese business practices?
It's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser.
This is a cruel practice that should be banned immediately.
What is standard practice (= what is usually done) in a situation like this?
Newspaper editors have agreed to a new code of practice on the invasion of privacy.
I'll do your washing for you this time, but I'm not going to make a practice of it.
2 the act of doing something regularly or repeatedly to improve your skill at doing it: --
I need to get some more practice before I take my driving test.
She's never at home because she spends all her free time at hockey practices.
You'll gradually get better at it - it's just a question of practice.
I'm a little out of practice (= I haven't had any recent experience) but I'd love to play.
Do you mind if I have a few practice shots before we start the game?
3 a job or business that involves a lot of skill or training: --
4 US spelling of practise --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Можем да го завършим стъпка по стъпка, колкото и дълъг да е пътят и не може да бъде завършен, колкото и кратък да е пътят, ако дори не маркирате отпечатъка си.