rehearsed system
nounUK /rɪˈhɜːst ˈsɪstəm/
US /rɪˈhɜːrst ˈsɪstəm/
A rehearsed system is a set of steps that people practice many times so it works smoothly.
The fire drill ran like a rehearsed system, with everyone knowing exactly where to go.
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2. A mechanical or software setup that has been tested repeatedly in advance.
The backup generator is a rehearsed system that starts automatically during outages.
3. A performance or ceremony whose sequence has been carefully practiced.
The opening ceremony felt like a rehearsed system, every move timed to the second.
4. An organization's way of doing things that has become automatic through repetition.
Customer service here is a rehearsed system, so every call follows the same friendly pattern.