practices

prac-tic-es · noun, verb

imported

Definitions

noun, verb

  1. 1.

    (noun) Plural of practice; habitual actions or customary ways of doing things.

  2. 2.

    (noun) Professional businesses, especially of doctors or lawyers.

  3. 3.

    (verb) Third person singular present of practice.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    best practices — The most effective methods or techniques in a field
  • •
    standard practices — Usual or accepted ways of doing something

Related words

See also: customs, practice, practicing
Synonyms: customs, habits, methods, procedures

Etymology

From Medieval Latin practicare + -s (plural/verb suffix).