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rehearsal
noun re·hears·al \ri-ˈhər-səl\
: an event at which a person or group practices an activity (such as singing, dancing, or acting) in order to prepare for a public performance
Full Definition of REHEARSAL
1
: something recounted or told again : recital
2
a : a private performance or practice session preparatory to a public appearance b : a practice exercise : trial
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First Known Use of REHEARSAL
14th century
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REHEARSAL Defined for Kids
rehearsal
noun re·hears·al \ri-ˈhər-səl\
Definition of REHEARSAL for Kids
: a private performance or practice session in preparation for a public appearance
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rehearsal
noun re·hears·al \ri-ˈhər-səl\
Medical Definition of REHEARSAL
1
: a method for improving memory by mentally or verbally repeating over and over the information to be remembered
2
: the repeated mental review of a desired action or behavioral response <preoperative rehearsal of coping imagery to reduce anxiety>
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