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run–through
noun \ˈrən-ˌthrü\
: an activity in which you quickly do or read all the different parts of something especially in order to practice or prepare for something (such as a performance)
Full Definition of RUN-THROUGH
: a usually cursory reading, summary, or rehearsal
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First Known Use of RUN-THROUGH
1923
Related to RUN-THROUGH
- Synonyms
- abstract, breviary, brief, capsule, conspectus, digest, encapsulation, epitome, inventory, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume also resumé), roundup, rundown, run-through, sum, summa, summarization, summing-up, sum-up, synopsis, wrap-up
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