run-through

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ruhn throo]
- /rʌn θru/
- /rʌn θruː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruhn throo]
- /rʌn θru/

Definitions of run-through word

noun run-through the performing of a sequence of designated actions, especially as a trial prior to actual performance; rehearsal; practice. 1
noun run-through a quick outline or review: a run-through of his medical history. 1
adjective run-through (of a freight train) made up of cars for a single destination, usually routed so as to avoid congested areas and stopping only for a change of crew. 1

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Origin of run-through

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; noun use of verb phrase run through

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Parts of speech for Run-through

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Run-through

run-through popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for run-through

noun run-through

apercu — outline
apercus — a hasty glance; a glimpse.
breviary — a book of psalms, hymns, prayers, etc, to be recited daily by clerics in major orders and certain members of religious orders as part of the divine office
dress rehearsal — a rehearsal of a play or other performance in costume and with scenery, properties, and lights arranged and operated as for a performance: often the final rehearsal.
gym — a gymnasium.

adj run-through

in a nutshell — the shell of a nut.

All 9 Synonyms of run-through