English Explanatory Dictionary

practice makes progress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. If one practices an activity enough, one will steadily make progress and eventually be able to master it in time.

Word forms

practice makes progress practice makes progress, progress makes perfect

Etymology

In analogy with practice makes perfect; this proverb states instead that progress must be made before one can perfect something, eliciting patience.

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