practicing
Pronunciation: [ˈpræktɪsɪŋ]
Word
Context: “learning”
(verb) to keep doing something to get better at it. It’s like when you play an instrument or a sport and you do it often to improve your skills.
Example
She is practicing the piano every day to become a better player.
Example
He isn't practicing enough to improve his skills.
Example
How often are you practicing your dance moves?
Context: “profession”
(verb) to work in a particular job that requires special training. This is used when someone is doing their job, like a doctor or a lawyer, and it's usually about their professional skills.
Example
After years of training, she is now practicing medicine in the city.
Example
He is not practicing law anymore since retiring last year.
Example
What kind of law is she practicing at her firm?
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