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practices (Noun (plural))

The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories about it. It also refers to the customary, habitual, or expected ways of doing things in a particular group or profession.

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Think of 'PRACtices' as 'PRACtical ACTions'. The first four letters 'PRAC' remind you of 'practical', and the whole word...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The company's hiring practices is unfair. → The company's hiring practices are unfair.

He practises the piano every day (as a noun). → His piano practices are every day.

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