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practising

adjective [before noun] (WORK) UK (US practicing)
 
 
/ˈpræk.tɪ.sɪŋ/

Definition

actively involved in a job: a practising doctor/lawyer The number of practising doctors is falling even though more people are qualifying in medicine.Work, working and the workplaceWorking hours and periods of work
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