practising

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb engage in a rehearsal (of)
  2. verb carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
  3. verb learn by repetition

Etymology

From practise + -ing (suffix forming gerund nouns, and present participles of verbs).

Synonyms

rehearse, practise, practice

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