Definitions for: Rehearsal


[n] (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory
[n] a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert); "he missed too many rehearsals"; "a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding"



Webster (1913) Definition: Re*hears"al (r?*h?rs"a), n.
The act of rehearsing; recital; narration; repetition;
specifically, a private recital, performance, or season of
practice, in preparation for a public exhibition or exercise.
--Chaucer.

In rehearsal of our Lord's Prayer. --Hooker.

Here's marvelous convenient place for our rehearsal.
--Shak.

Dress rehearsal (Theater), a private preparatory
performance of a drama, opera, etc., in costume.

Synonyms: dry run, run through

See Also: dress rehearsal, drill, exercise, practice, practice session, recitation

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