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in practice

 

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Adverbial in practice has 1 sense
  1. in practice - in practical applications; "will this work in practice?"

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In Practice

Description:

In practice refers to the real-world application or implementation of something, as opposed to its theory or ideal concept. It signifies the actual usage, customary process, or habitual way of doing things in a specific field or situation.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun:

The company's sustainability policies looked impressive on paper, but in practice, they fell short of expectations.

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2. Adverb:

While the textbooks describe the theory extensively, in practice, it is a much more complex process.

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3. Prepositional Phrase:

The negotiation skills course provided theoretical knowledge in practice through role-playing exercises.

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4. Idiom:

After years of experience, she had become familiar with the ins and outs of the legal profession in practice.

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