Practice, Practise and the PR Principle

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September 24, 2023

At #484, the word "practice" is in the Top 500 NGSL most common word list. It comes after the word "date" (#483) and before the word "model" (#485).  We talk more about the NGSL list on our Teeline Resources page.

This outline employs the use of the "PR" principle, discussed in Teeline Shorthand For Beginners Lesson 10. You can also find a breakdown of Lesson 10 (and other lessons) on our Beginner's Revision- L6-L10 page.

In short, the principle for PR states that if PR comes together in a word, the next consonant will either go through, either with a horizontal stroke or, on occasion, written at the side (a word such as propose is a good example as you can’t write a P inside another P).

Note that in British English (unlike American English), there are two spelling variations. Collins Dictionary had the following to say:

What is the difference between practice and practise?

In British English, practice is a noun and practise is a verb.

Used as an uncountable noun

Practice involves doing something regularly in order to improve your ability at it.

Your skiing will get better with practice.

Used as a countable noun

A practice is something that is done regularly, for example as a custom.

Our usual practice is to keep a written record of all meetings.

Used as a verb

If you practise something, you do it or take part in it regularly.

I had been practising the piece for months.

Note: In American English, the spelling `practise' is not normally used. The verb and noun are both spelled practice.

I practiced throwing and catching the ball every day.

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