practices
Hones through repetition
Practices are repeated activities done regularly, either as routine or for improvement.
A doctor or lawyer practices medicine or law—meaning they work in their profession.
Religious practices are observances and rituals.
Practice also means rehearsal: She practices piano daily.
Best practices are methods considered most effective in a field.
The verb and noun share this spelling in American English; British English distinguishes practise (verb) from practice (noun).
Accepted levels of quality
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
- proceduresSet methods for tasks
methods · techniques · compliance · certification · licensing · accreditation · industry · legal
Repetitive training routines
- exercisesActivities for fitness
- repetitionAct of redoing
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
simulation · scrimmage · sparring · technique · workout · warm-up · run-through · preparation
Long-established customs passed down
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- ceremoniesFormal observances with ritual
- ritualsCeremonial repeated practices
- festivalsOrganized communal celebrations
heritage · folklore · rites · etiquette · observances · taboos · conventions · norms
Regular repeated behaviors
- dailyPer diem, repeated
- schedulePlan of timed events
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- morningDay's early hours
evening · self-care · wellness · hygiene · rituals · consistency · regularity · systematic
Focused attention practice
- prayerAddress to deity
- ritualsCeremonial repeated practices
- mantrasRepeated sacred utterances
- chantingRhythmic repetitive vocalization
worship · devotion · pilgrimage · fasting · mindfulness · contemplation · offerings · incantation
Ability to restrain impulses
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- restraintControl over impulses
focus · willpower · consistency · rigor · devotion · diligence · determination · abstinence
standards
Accepted levels of quality
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
procedures · methods · techniques · compliance · certification · licensing · accreditation · industry · legal · medical
drills
Repetitive training routines
- exercisesActivities for fitness
- repetitionAct of redoing
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
conditioning · simulation · scrimmage · sparring · technique · workout · warm-up · run-through · preparation · coaching
traditions
Long-established customs passed down
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- ceremoniesFormal observances with ritual
- ritualsCeremonial repeated practices
festivals · heritage · folklore · rites · etiquette · observances · taboos · conventions · norms · mores
habits
Regular repeated behaviors
morning · evening · self-care · wellness · hygiene · rituals · consistency · regularity · systematic · structured
meditation
Focused attention practice
chanting · worship · devotion · pilgrimage · fasting · mindfulness · contemplation · offerings · incantation · liturgy
self-control
Ability to restrain impulses
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
restraint · focus · willpower · consistency · rigor · devotion · diligence · determination · abstinence · moderation
- preparationprepare, preparing, ready, readies, readiness
- social changecultural shift, social progress, social norms, cultural fusion, globalization
- culturemusic taste, beliefs, food preferences, custom, festivals
- customscustoms, customs clearance, wedding custom, customs declaration, burial custom
- normsnorm, norms, standard, social norms, rule
- routinesmorning routine, habits, routines, morning routines, procedures
practicestheories
Explanations based on evidence
theory · principles · concepts · abstractions · ideals
practicesneglect
Failure to provide care
abandonment · inaction · abstention · cessation · discontinuation
practicesmalpractices
Improper professional conduct instances
innovations · deviations · aberrations · violations · improprieties
- practice makes perfectEffort improves skill
- out of practiceSkills weakened by disuse
- practical jokeTrick meant to amuse
- in practiceAs things really happen
- practice runPreparatory attempt before actual
- target practiceAim improvement through repetition
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