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practices
This word carries a heavy weight of repetition and ritual. It suggests a bridge between an abstract concept and a physical reality, where a theory becomes a habit through constant action. In professional settings, it implies a standard of conduct or a set of established norms that govern a specific field. There is a distinct shift in tone when used in a professional versus a personal context. In a professional sense, it denotes a formal system of operation or a business entity. In a personal sense, it evokes a sense of discipline, devotion, or the slow process of mastery through persistence.
Countable when referring to specific habits or professional businesses (two different medical practices). Uncountable when referring to the general act of repeating a task to improve (too much practice).
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The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to the theories.
"Traditional farming practices are being replaced by technology."
The habitual or customary performance of an activity.
"The daily practices of the monks include meditation and silence."
The business or professional work of a doctor, lawyer, or accountant.
"She joined a private medical practice in the city."