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practice vs rule

rule vs practice

practice and rule both are nouns.

practice and rule both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
practice Yes No Yes No
rule Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rule is a hyponym of practice; that is, rule is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than practice:
  • practice: knowledge of how something is usually done
  • rule: something regarded as a normative example
Other hyponyms of practice include custom, tradition, convention, formula, normal, pattern, heritage.
practice (noun) rule (noun)
a customary way of operation or behavior measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
systematic training by multiple repetitions a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
the exercise of a profession something regarded as a normative example
translating an idea into action a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
knowledge of how something is usually done a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
prescribed guide for conduct or action
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
dominance or power through legal authority
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
practice (verb) rule (verb)
learn by repetition keep in check
engage in a rehearsal (of) decide with authority
carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions decide on and make a declaration about
avail oneself to mark or draw with a ruler
engage in or perform exercise authority over; as of nations
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
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