practicing

[ prak-ti-sing ]

adjective

1. actively working at a profession, especially medicine or law.
2. actively following a specific way of life, religion, philosophy, etc.:

   a practicing Catholic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of practicing¹

practice + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Along the way, Murray, who is a practicing Christian, discovered the name Luke means “light.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I'm sure there are many that are practicing at a very high level of integrity and medical sophistication, but I'm sure there are also some that are not,” Sanacora said.

From Salon

Ms. Rosenbury defended counting guest speakers as part-time faculty, saying it fell within A.B.A. standards because they were “practicing lawyers, judges and colloquium speakers” whose participation was integral to courses.

From New York Times

It’s the kind of pretentiousness and white privilege that mirrors Kim Kardashian’s pursuit of practicing law simply by passing the bar exam.

From Salon

After practicing for several weeks, Mr. Rush managed to juggle blindfolded for 6 minutes and 34 seconds.

From NewsForKids.net

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