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practices

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɹæktəsəz// UK //pɹˈæktɪsɪz// prac·tices

n. the usual ways of doing something in a specific job, culture, or activity. These are often standard methods that people follow to get good results.

n. the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories about such application. Often refers to established methods or customary actions within a professional or cultural field.


SIMPLE

The company changed its hiring practices to be more inclusive.

CONTEXTUAL

Doctors must stay updated on the latest medical practices to provide the best care for their patients.

COMPLEX

While the theoretical framework of the law remains unchanged, the actual practices of the local courts vary significantly depending on regional precedents and administrative resources.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural when referring to a set of professional or cultural habits; used in the singular to contrast action with theory.

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