pràctiques

Pràctiques is the plural form of pràctica in Catalan. It refers to actions performed regularly, habitual ways of doing things, or established methods and procedures within a field. Depending on context, pràctiques can denote personal routines, professional procedures, or standardized processes used to guide behavior.

In social and cultural contexts, pràctiques denotes customary behaviors, rituals, and everyday customs of a community. In academic, professional, or organizational settings, it also refers to the set of methods or guidelines that govern work, safety, ethical standards, and quality control.

In education and training, pràctiques commonly describes practical work or laboratory sessions, and, when referring to people, internships or apprenticeships where learners apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.

The term is often used with phrases such as bones pràctiques ètiques (good ethical practices) or pràctiques sostenibles (sustainable practices). It appears in policy discussions, industry standards, and everyday language to discuss accepted ways of doing things.

Etymology: pràctica comes from Latin practica, via Greek praktikos, meaning related to action or doing. In Catalan, the word is used across domains to describe both individual behaviors and collective procedures.