best practice

best prac·tice

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Definitions of best practice words

uncountable noun best practice Best practice is the way of running a business or providing a service that is recognized as correct or most effective. 3
noun best practice the recognized methods of correctly running businesses or providing services 3
noun best practice Often, best practices. a procedure or set of procedures that is preferred or considered standard within an organization, industry, etc.: The company adopted best practice in employee recruitment. At the meeting we reviewed best practices for communicating with clients. Their methodology was identified as a best practice. 1
noun best practice most professional conduct 1
noun best practice A well defined procedure that is known to produce near-optimum results. 0

before 1980

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1980-85; derived from an earlier (1905) sense “the best method, procedure, etc.”

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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