rule vs practice

practice vs rule

rule and practice both are nouns.

rule and practice both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rule	Yes	No	Yes	No
practice	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, practice is a hypernym of rule; that is, practice is a word with a broader meaning than rule:

rule: something regarded as a normative example
practice: knowledge of how something is usually done

rule (noun)	practice (noun)
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	a customary way of operation or behavior
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior	systematic training by multiple repetitions
something regarded as a normative example	the exercise of a profession
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system	translating an idea into action
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct	knowledge of how something is usually done
(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

rule (verb)	practice (verb)
keep in check	learn by repetition
decide with authority	engage in a rehearsal (of)
decide on and make a declaration about	carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
mark or draw with a ruler	avail oneself to
exercise authority over; as of nations	engage in or perform
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

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