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*I. Having to do with [[action]].
:1. a. Of, relating to [[practice]] or action, as opposed to [[speculation]] or [[theory]]. Freq. designating that area of a particular subject or [[discipline]] in which [[ideas]] or theories are tested or applied in [[practice]].
:: b. Available or applicable in [[practice]]; suitable for a particular [[purpose]]; [[function]]al; (of an idea, plan, or [[method]]) likely to succeed or be effective in real circumstances; feasible.
::c. Electr. Designating certain units (the ampere, volt, ohm, watt, coulomb, and farad) used for practical [[measure]]ments, as contrasted with the [[absolute]] units of the cgs system. They are now part of the International System of Units, and are less frequently designated by this name.
::d. [[Theatre]] and [[Film]]. Of props or scenery: operable, [[function]]al, [[real]], as opposed to purely decorative or sham. Cf. PRACTICABLE adj. 2b.
:2. a. Actually engaged in the [[practice]] of some occupation; practising, [[work]]ing.
::b. Actively engaged in; active, busy. Obs.
::c. Practised, [[experience]]d, versedin. Obs.
:3. Of a [[person]]: inclined to or concerned with [[action]] as opposed to [[speculation]]; having [[knowledge]] or [[skill]]s derived from [[practice]] rather than [[theory]]; (hence) sensible, realistic, and capable in dealing with situations.
:4. That is such in practice or conduct (as distinguished from [[belief]] or theory); that is such in effect, though not nominally or professedly so; so nearly the case that it can be regarded as so; [[virtual]].
*II. Having to do with trickery.
:5. That practises [[art]] or craft; crafty, scheming, artful. Cf. PRACTIC adj. 3, PRACTICE n. 5 , PRACTICE n. 8.Obs.
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*I. Having to do with [[action]].
:1. a. Of, relating to [[practice]] or action, as opposed to [[speculation]] or [[theory]]. Freq. designating that area of a particular subject or [[discipline]] in which [[ideas]] or theories are tested or applied in [[practice]].
:: b. Available or applicable in [[practice]]; suitable for a particular [[purpose]]; [[function]]al; (of an idea, plan, or [[method]]) likely to succeed or be effective in real circumstances; feasible.
::c. Electr. Designating certain units (the ampere, volt, ohm, watt, coulomb, and farad) used for practical [[measure]]ments, as contrasted with the [[absolute]] units of the cgs system. They are now part of the International System of Units, and are less frequently designated by this name.
::d. [[Theatre]] and [[Film]]. Of props or scenery: operable, [[function]]al, [[real]], as opposed to purely decorative or sham. Cf. PRACTICABLE adj. 2b.
:2. a. Actually engaged in the [[practice]] of some occupation; practising, [[work]]ing.
::b. Actively engaged in; active, busy. Obs.
::c. Practised, [[experience]]d, versedin. Obs.
:3. Of a [[person]]: inclined to or concerned with [[action]] as opposed to [[speculation]]; having [[knowledge]] or [[skill]]s derived from [[practice]] rather than [[theory]]; (hence) sensible, realistic, and capable in dealing with situations.
:4. That is such in practice or conduct (as distinguished from [[belief]] or theory); that is such in effect, though not nominally or professedly so; so nearly the case that it can be regarded as so; [[virtual]].
*II. Having to do with trickery.
:5. That practises [[art]] or craft; crafty, scheming, artful. Cf. PRACTIC adj. 3, PRACTICE n. 5 , PRACTICE n. 8.Obs.
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