read-through

or read·through

[ reed-throo ]

noun

1. reading ( def 1 ).
2. reading ( def 7 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of read-through¹

First recorded in 1960–65; noun use of verb phrase read through

Example Sentences

It was only at the read-through that everyone learned Grace Penn was president of the United States.

From Los Angeles Times

O'Carroll, who is also the show's creator, said he had made a "clumsy attempt at a joke" during a read-through of the scripts, where he was in character as Agnes Brown.

From BBC

“Even back when we were doing a read-through, I could tell that she got the subtlety of the lines and the different meanings. And what she can do with her face! For her to return again and again to what are quite emotional moments was just incredibly impressive in terms of her stamina and commitment.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I would add the odd gag, but it was practically the finished article on the first read-through,” he said.

From BBC

But a basic read-through of Amazon’s privacy notice offers an entirely opposing take.

From Slate

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