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Definition of runthrough

runthrough

/ˈrʌnˌθruː/
run · through
Plural:runthroughs
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runthrough Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A complete rehearsal or practice session of a play, musical piece, speech, or event from beginning to end without interruption.

Example

"The cast scheduled one final runthrough on stage before opening night."

2

A quick, informal review, summary, or explanation of the main points of a plan, document, or procedure.

Example

"Before the meeting started, the project manager gave the new intern a quick runthrough of the agenda."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled with a hyphen as "run-through", this noun should not be confused with the two-word phrasal verb "run through" (as in "Let's run through the slides").

• Nearby Words

runny
runoff
runt
runthrough
runtime
runty
runup

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Runthrough. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/runthrough
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