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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBest Practice
/bɛst ˈpræk.tɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A method or technique that has consistently shown superior results and is recommended as a model.
"Implementing best practices in project management can lead to more efficient outcomes." - 2
A standard or guideline that is widely accepted as the most effective way to achieve a desired outcome.
"The organization adopted best practices for data security to protect sensitive information."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Old English 'bēst' (optimal, highest quality) and the Greek-derived Latin 'practica' (to do or act). Originally used in professional and legal contexts in the late 20th century, it has evolved to denote a standardized procedure that is generally accepted as superior.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Best Practice" is said worldwide
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meilleure pratique
Transliteration: mɛjœʁ pʁaktik
"L'adoption de la meilleure pratique améliore l'efficacité."
beste Praxis
Transliteration: bɛstə pʁaˈksɪs
"Die Anwendung der besten Praxis führt zu besseren Ergebnissen."
migliore prassi
Transliteration: miʎˈʎoːre ˈprassi
"Adottare la migliore prassi è fondamentale per il successo."
mejor práctica
Transliteration: meˈxoɾ ˈpɾaktika
"La mejor práctica en la gestión de proyectos es esencial."
melhor prática
Transliteration: meˈʎoʁ ˈpɾatikɐ
"A melhor prática garante resultados eficazes."
सर्वोत्तम प्रथा
Transliteration: sarvottam prathā
"सर्वोत्तम प्रथा अपनाने से कार्यक्षमता में सुधार होता है।"
最佳实践
Transliteration: zuì jiā shí jiàn
"采用最佳实践可以提高效率。"
최고의 관행
Transliteration: choegoui gwanhaeng
"최고의 관행을 채택하면 효율성이 향상됩니다."
ベストプラクティス
Transliteration: besuto purakutisu
"プロジェクト管理におけるベストプラクティスを採用することが重要です。"
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