general practice
"General practice" commonly refers to the medical or legal services provided by professionals who handle a wide range of issues without specializing in one particular area.
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Definition
B2Medicine
(common)The medical services provided by a doctor who treats patients of all ages for various conditions without specializing in a specific area.
Example
- She visited a general practice for her annual check-up.
- General practice doctors often refer patients to specialists when needed.
C1Law
(common)The legal services provided by a lawyer who handles a variety of cases without specializing in a specific field of law.
Example
- He started his career in general practice before focusing on corporate law.
B2General
(common)A standard or common method of doing something within a particular field or profession.
Example
- It is general practice to back up your data regularly.
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