rehearsal

[ ri-hur-suh l ]

/ rɪˈhɜr səl /

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noun

a session of exercise, drill, or practice, usually private, in preparation for a public performance, ceremony, etc.: a play rehearsal; a wedding rehearsal.

the act of rehearsing.

a repeating or relating: a rehearsal of grievances.

Nearby words

rehabilitate, rehabilitation, rehabilitation department, rehash, rehearing, rehearsal, rehearse, reheat, reheating, rehnquist, rehnquist, william hubbs

Origin of rehearsal

First recorded in 1350–1400, rehearsal is from the Middle English word rehersaille. See rehearse, -al²

Related formspre·re·hears·al, adjective

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Examples from the Web for rehearsal

Prince may have pranced around like a carefree libertine onstage, but in rehearsal he was more drill sergeant than sprite.
Speed Read: The Juiciest Bits From the History of ‘Purple Rain’|Jennie Yabroff|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
One, from a short preview of her rehearsal performance, is that Williams certainly boasts the vocal chops to do the part justice.
The Cast of ‘Peter Pan Live!’ Knows You Hatewatched ‘The Sound of Music’|Kevin Fallon|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And he speaks about the perks of the two months of rehearsal with the full cast.
The Cast of ‘Peter Pan Live!’ Knows You Hatewatched ‘The Sound of Music’|Kevin Fallon|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And U.S. Air Force officers are very concerned at what could be a rehearsal of a deadly mission.
Are Russian Bombers Flying Nuclear Drills Near Europe—Or Just Testing NATO’s Defenses?|Dave Majumdar|October 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The first Tonys was notable because Bret Michaels was nearly decapitated through a gross lack of rehearsal on his part.
Oscars Host Neil Patrick Harris on His Best and Worst Emcee Moments (VIDEO)|Neil Patrick Harris|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Here was plot and matter for ludicrous corroboree, the first rehearsal of which took place on the scene.
Tropic Days|E. J. Banfield
You don't suppose he's going to let everyone he knows into a rehearsal, do you?
The Way of Ambition|Robert Hichens
It was at once transcribed, and given without any rehearsal, and went very finely.
Great Musical Composers|George T. Ferris
A rehearsal was called on my account; but all the adjuncts of trumpets, drums, etc., were not considered necessary.
The Knickerbocker, or The New-York Monthly Magazine, December 1843|Various
"Don't fail to be at rehearsal," she called, lest he should think her leave-taking abrupt.
Patty's Perversities|Arlo Bates

British Dictionary definitions for rehearsal

rehearsal

/ (rɪˈhɜːsəl) /

noun

a session of practising a play, concert, speech etc, in preparation for public performance, the act of reciting

the act of going through or recounting; recitalrehearsal of his own virtues was his usual occupation

in rehearsal being prepared for public performance

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Medicine definitions for rehearsal

rehearsal

[ rĭ-hûr′səl ]

n.

The process of repeating information, such as a name or a list of words, in order to remember it.

Related formsre•hearse′ v.

rehearsal

noun

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British Dictionary definitions for rehearsal

rehearsal

noun

Medicine definitions for rehearsal

rehearsal

n.