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Practice vs Practise

Definitions​

  • ‘Practice’ (verb) means ‘carry out or perform an activity on a regular basis’ (US spelling).
  • ‘Practise’ (verb) means ‘carry out or perform an activity on a regular basis’ (UK spelling).

What’s the difference between ‘practice’ and ‘practise’?​

There is no difference in meaning between these two verbs. The only difference is that one is used in American English (practice) and the other in British English (practise). The choice of one over the other depends on whether you are following US or UK spelling conventions in your academic text.

Note that ‘practice’ can also be used as a noun in both language varieties.

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How they’re used​

Example sentences with ‘practice’/’practise’

  • Anthropologists study how tribes practice social rituals.
  • Businesses practise sophisticated marketing to survive and grow.