As a noun, practice is the repeated doing of an activity to improve at it, or the regular work of a profession like medicine or law. As a verb, to practice means to do something again and again to get better or to carry out a habit or custom.
“Practice” comes from Old French *pratique*, from Late Latin *practicus*, from Greek *praktikos*, “concerned with action.” It shifted from “doing in general” to focused, repeated doing.
Practice turns knowledge into skill—the same way repetition slowly wires a new pattern into your brain and muscles. That’s why someone with less talent but more practice can often outperform a naturally gifted beginner.
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