Word
practicing
Phoneticsprac·tic·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɹæktəsɪŋ/
UK/pɹˈæktɪsɪŋ/
UK spelling · practising
Definitions
01training to improve
A2 · Elementary American English
v. doing an activity many times so you can become better at it.
v. performing an activity or exercise repeatedly or regularly in order to acquire, improve, or maintain proficiency.
“She is practicing her guitar every day before the big concert.”
“The athletes spent the entire afternoon practicing their defensive formations under the watchful eye of the head coach.”
Usage
In British English, the verb is spelled 'practising' with an 's'.
Pitfall
I am practicing to the piano.
I am practicing the piano.
The verb 'practice' is transitive; you practice a skill or an instrument directly without the preposition 'to'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02active in a profession
B2 · Upper Intermediate Law American English
adj. actively working in a professional job, especially as a doctor or lawyer.
adj. actively engaged in a specific profession, particularly one requiring a license or formal qualification.
“He is a practicing lawyer who helps people with their taxes.”
“The hospital only hires practicing physicians who have maintained their board certifications through regular continuing education.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun.
Antonyms
03active in a religion
B2 · Upper Intermediate Religion American English
adj. regularly following the rules and attending the services of a religion.
adj. actively participating in the rituals, ceremonies, and lifestyle requirements of a specific faith.
“As a practicing Catholic, she goes to church every Sunday morning.”
“The community center provides resources for practicing Muslims, including a dedicated space for daily prayers and dietary-compliant meals.”
04the act of doing
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun American English
n. the act of doing something or carrying out a habit.
n. the action or process of carrying out a particular activity or habit.
“The practicing of medicine requires many years of difficult study.”
“The constant practicing of these safety drills ensured that the crew reacted instinctively when the alarm finally sounded.”
Synonyms
Domains
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Pre-2
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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