rehearsal
rehearsal Lexical Profile
rehearsal Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A practice or trial performance of a play, piece of music, dance, or other work for later public presentation, or a preparatory run-through of an event.
"The cast gathered at the theater early in the morning for their final dress rehearsal before opening night."
The act of repeating, recounting, or enumerating a series of statements, facts, or grievances.
"The meeting began with a lengthy rehearsal of all the financial challenges the organization had faced over the past decade."
• Rhymes for rehearsal
Word Origin & Etymology
Entered Middle English from Anglo-Norman 'rehersaille', derived from the Old French verb 'rehercier' meaning 'to repeat' or literally 'to harrow the ground again' (from 're-' + 'hercier', from 'herce' meaning 'harrow').
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