DictionarypracticeCustomary conduct
noun / verb

practice

An established way of behaving or doing things.

The company practices strict quality control.

Etymology

The Greek word family concerns doing or action. A practice is a repeated or established way in which an action is carried out.

More examples

  • It is common practice to check the equipment first.
  • They practiced the custom for generations.
  • Several old practices have gradually disappeared.

Forms

practice · practices · practiced · practicing

Similar words

custom
A socially shared established way of doing things.
habit
Often an individual repeated behavior rather than institutional procedure.