Etymology
Origin of read-through
First recorded in 1960–65; noun use of verb phrase read through
Example Sentences
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The cast's reunion at the initial script read-through was an emotional moment.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Evidently, the results were a positive read-through for the industry.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
“AI promises to disintermediate the piece about writing the code, not the rest. But of course, the read-through from this to the stock market is case by case.”
From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026
But overall, the numbers are a positive read-through for the auto-finance company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
On Thursday, Paul Stewart took over, directing the first read-through at the CBS studio.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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