practicing

prac-tic-ing · verb, adjective

imported

Definitions

verb, adjective

  1. 1.

    (American spelling) Present participle of practice; performing an activity regularly to improve skill.

  2. 2.

    (adjective) Actively engaged in a profession or religion.

Related words

See also: practice, practise, practising
Synonyms: exercising, practising, rehearsing, training

Etymology

From Medieval Latin practicare + -ing (present participle suffix). American English spelling.