practitioner

noun

prak-ˈti-sh(ə-)nər How to pronounce practitioner (audio)
Definition of practitionernext
as in exponent
one who brings an art or science to full realization a French doctor who was once the most famous practitioner of natural childbirth

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Recent Examples of practitioner Bardot is considered one of the early practitioners of photographic AI art and video art. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 The event will feature an educational component, where SNAHC’s own traditional health practitioner Sage LaPena will discuss where different elements of the meal are harvested, as well as some of their health benefits. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Johnson, with the help of and guidance from award-winning stylist Kate Young, is a longtime practitioner of sheer styling. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The evidence and the practitioners both point the same direction. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for practitioner
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  1. exponent
  2. interpreter
Noun
  • Daniel Munoz, formerly with Glasner at Palace, is a key exponent of this.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Likewise, the coefficients of the terms with prime exponents shape a modular form.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of exponent
Noun
  • The two defendants in the Manchester case spoke in court through interpreters, only to confirm their names, dates of birth and addresses, PA reported.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Most of the 400 to 800 diamonds found at the park annually weigh about a quarter of a carat, according to park interpreter Sarah Bivens.
    — LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of interpreter

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