1. repeated exercises or activities done to improve skill or ability
2. customary ways of doing things; established methods or procedures
3. the actual application or use of knowledge or skills

1. performs or does something repeatedly to improve skill
2. regularly does or follows something as a habit or custom

Examples

• The team has soccer practices every Tuesday and Thursday.
• Different cultures have different practices for celebrating holidays.
• She practices piano for two hours each day.
• The doctor’s medical practice serves the entire community.
• He practices yoga every morning before work.
• The company practices sustainable business methods.
• Good study practices help students succeed in school.
• The lawyer practices family law downtown.