practiceprac·tice /ˈpræktɪs/ noun1[uncountableU] the work done by a particular profession, especially lawyers or doctors who are working for themselves rather than a public organizationMr. Barr returned to private law practice in the mid-1990s.
She was formerly a staff attorney for a charity and is nowin practice in Washington.
He left to go into private practice.
2[countableC] the business or place of work of a doctor, lawyer etc, or a group of doctors, lawyers etcthe problems of small accountancy practices
They were partners in a general medical practice in central London.
→ general practice3[countableC, uncountableU] the way people do a particular job, activity etc, especially one which is done oftenJapanese management practices
It was normal practice for hotels to require confirmation in writing.
practice ofWhat will happen if the big banks continue their practice of closing smaller branches?
→ custom and practice → sharp practice4good/best practice a good example of how something should be doneThe Code reflects what the City considers to be best practice in the conduct of takeovers.