mental rehearsal
nounUK /ˌmentl rɪˈhɜːsl/
US /ˌmentl rɪˈhɜːrsl/
Practicing something in your mind before you really do it.
Before the big race, she did a mental rehearsal of running fast and crossing the finish line.
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2. Thinking through the steps of a task in your head to get ready for it.
The surgeon did a mental rehearsal of the operation before entering the room.
3. Picturing yourself doing well in a sport or performance to build confidence.
His mental rehearsal helped him stay calm before the piano recital.
4. A way of practicing by imagining the movements instead of moving your body.
Dancers often use mental rehearsal when they cannot practice in the studio.