walk-through

noun

1
: a perfunctory performance of a play or acting part (as in an early stage of rehearsal)
2
: a television rehearsal without cameras

Examples of walk-through in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The School Board voted in April to install walk-through metal detectors in all high schools by fall. Jason Lee Loring, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2024 During the walk-through Tuesday, Vance spoke with a convention staffer out of earshot of the press, smiling for the cameras. Meryl Kornfield, Washington Post, 17 July 2024 When preparing for an event such as a rally, the Secret Service's presidential detail advance teams do a walk-through of the site to determine necessary resources and manpower, according to former law enforcement officials. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 July 2024 The event will feature A Journey to the North Pole, a walk-through experience featuring a snowy winter wonderland, elves’ workshop, Mrs. Claus’ old-fashioned kitchen, reindeer stables and Santa Claus, who will provide gifts to children ages 12 and under. Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for walk-through 

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Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of walk-through was in 1940

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“Walk-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk-through. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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