in practice
The phrase "in practice" is often used to highlight the difference between theoretical ideas and their real-world application or to indicate regular skill maintenance.
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Definition
B2General Usage
(common)Describes what actually happens or is done, as opposed to what is intended or planned.
Example
- The new policy sounds great on paper, but in practice, it's difficult to implement.
B2Skills
(common)Refers to regularly performing an activity to maintain proficiency.
Example
- The pianist stays in practice by playing every day.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in practice":
general practicein actionin effectin the fieldon paperin usein principlein generalreal-life experience