rehearsal

/riːˈhɛrsəl/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of practicing or rehearsing something, especially a performance or a speech, before it is presented to an audience

“The band held a rehearsal to perfect their performance for the concert.”

2. noun

a period of time spent practicing or rehearsing something

“The actors had a week of rehearsal before opening night.”

3. noun

a trial or test of something, especially an idea or a product

“The company conducted a market rehearsal to gauge interest in their new product.”

4. verb

to practice or rehearse something, especially a performance or a speech

“The musicians rehearsed their instruments for hours before the concert.”

Synonyms

  • practice
  • repetition
  • run-through

Antonyms

  • improvisation