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practice

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/ˈpræktɪs/ · prac-tice

The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it.

Meanings

nounformal

The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories relating to it.

کسی خیال، عقیدہ یا طریقہ کار کا عملی اطلاق یا استعمال، نظریات کے برخلاف۔

عمل

amal

Formal: مشغولیت

Synonyms

applicationexecutionimplementationاستعمالعملدرآمدعملی اقدام

Antonyms

theoryguessspeculationنظریہتخمینہمفروضہ

Common Collocations

  • daily practice
  • practice sessions
  • practice makes perfect

Example Sentences

She had a daily practice of meditation.

اس کی روزانہ کی مشق میڈیٹیشن تھی۔

Us ki rozana ki mashq meditation thi.

Doctors require years of practice before they become specialists.

ڈاکٹروں کو ماہر بننے کے لیے کئی سالوں کی مشق درکار ہوتی ہے۔

Daktaron ko maahir banne ke liye kai salon ki mashq darkar hoti hai.

His practice as a pianist was evident in his performance.

ایک پیانیسٹ کے طور پر اس کا عمل اس کی کارکردگی میں واضح تھا۔

Ek pianist ke tor par us ka amal is ki karkardagi mein wazeh tha.

Easily Confused With

practise:Practice (noun) refers to the act, while practise (verb) refers to the action of performing or exercising something.
verbformal

To perform an activity or exercise a skill repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency.

کسی سرگرمی کو بار بار کرنا یا مہارت کو بہتر کرنے یا برقرار رکھنے کے لیے باقاعدگی سے مشق کرنا۔

مشق کرنا

mashq karna

Synonyms

exerciserehearsetrainورزش کرناپیش کرناپریکٹس کرنا

Antonyms

neglectoverlookignoreنظرانداز کرناغفلت کرنابھاگنا

Common Collocations

  • practice a skill
  • practice regularly
  • practice for exams

Example Sentences

You need to practice your speech before the event.

آپ کو تقریب سے پہلے اپنی تقریر کی مشق کرنی ہوگی۔

Aap ko taqreeb se pehle apni taqreer ki mashq karni hogi.

She practices yoga every morning.

وہ ہر صبح یوگا کرتی ہے۔

Woh har subah yoga karti hai.

He practiced the piano for hours to prepare for the concert.

اس نے کنسرٹ کے لیے گھنٹوں تک پیانو کی مشق کی۔

Us ne concert ke liye ghanton tak piano ki mashq ki.

Easily Confused With

practise:In British English, 'practise' is the verb form whereas 'practice' is the noun form. In American English, both usages integrate as 'practice'.

Word Family

practitioner
nounپریکٹشنر
practise
verbمشق کرنا
practical
adjectiveعملی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'practice' as the routine you need to maintain to achieve mastery.

Imagine a musician rehearsing on stage to perfect their performance.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بناو ہے جس کو خط مزاج کی مشق، کبھی خالی گزر نہ جانے دینا چمن کو

Banaav hai jis ko khat mizaj ki mashq, Kabhi khaali guzar na jane dena chaman ko

He who practices the art of pleasing, never let the garden pass by empty.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عملی سے ملتی ہے کامیابی

Amli se milti hai kamiyabi

Success comes through practice.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "practicus" — practical, active

First known use: 15th century

The term 'practice' derives from the Old French 'practique,' which in turn comes from the Latin 'practicus'. It has evolved to encompass not only the act of performing but also the habitual repetition of an activity.