practising
adjectivenounverbattested in dialogue
Engaged in the practice of some activity or profession.
adjective
- 1
Engaged in the practice of some activity or profession.
- 2
Relating to the practice of law by a legal practitioner; specifically, relating to a legal practitioner's status of being currently certified to practise law.
You really should seek advice from a practising solicitor.
Etymology
From practise + -ing (suffix forming gerund nouns, and present participles of verbs).
noun
- 1
The act of one who practises.
verb
- 1
Also a form of practisepresent participle and gerund of practise
Forms
- plural
- practisings
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practising · Engaged in the practice of some activity or profession.
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