| has gloss | (noun) systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"
recitation, practice session, practice, drill, exercise |
| has gloss | eng: Practice or practise (verb form in British English) is the act of rehearsing a behavior over and over, or engaging in an activity again and again, for the purpose of improving or mastering it, as in the phrase "practice makes perfect". Sports teams practice to prepare for actual games. Playing a musical instrument well takes a lot of practice. It is a method of learning and of acquiring experience. |
| lexicalization | eng: drill |
| lexicalization | eng: exercise |
| lexicalization | eng: practice session |
| lexicalization | eng: practice |
| lexicalization | eng: recitation |
| subclass of | (noun) activity leading to skilled behavior
grooming, training, preparation |
| has subclass | (noun) an exercise intended to train people in duties and escape procedures to be followed in case of fire
fire drill |
| has subclass | (noun) (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
manual, manual of arms |
| has subclass | (noun) training in marching and the use of weapons
military drill |
| has subclass | (noun) (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory
rehearsal |
| has subclass | (noun) a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert); "he missed too many rehearsals"; "a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding"
dry run, rehearsal |
| has subclass | (noun) practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory
brushup, review |
| has subclass | (noun) (American football) practice play between a football team's squads
scrimmage |
| has subclass | (noun) sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training)
shadowboxing |
| has subclass | (noun) practice in shooting at targets
target practice |
