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Word

practiced

Phoneticsprac·ticed, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈpɹæktəst/

UK/pɹˈæktɪst/

UK spelling · practised

Definition

adj. having a lot of skill because you have done something many times.

adj. highly proficient or expert as a result of consistent experience and repetition.

Examples

“She practiced the piano for two hours every day.”

“The legal team practiced their opening statements several times before the trial began to ensure they sounded confident.”

“Although he had practiced the technique in a controlled environment, applying it during a high-stakes competition proved significantly more challenging than he had initially anticipated.”

Examples

simple

“She practiced the piano for two hours every day.”

contextual

“The legal team practiced their opening statements several times before the trial began to ensure they sounded confident.”

complex

“Although he had practiced the technique in a controlled environment, applying it during a high-stakes competition proved significantly more challenging than he had initially anticipated.”

Pitfall

He is a practice doctor.

He is a practiced doctor.

Use the adjective form 'practiced' to describe a person's level of skill.

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B1 · Intermediate
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