softrehearsal
nounUK /ˌsɒft.rɪˈhɜː.səl/
US /ˌsɔːft.rɪˈhɝː.səl/
A soft rehearsal is a practice run that is gentle and not too serious.
The choir did a soft rehearsal before the big show.
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2. A first, careful attempt at something new.
Her soft rehearsal at cooking went well, so she tried a harder recipe.
3. A practice done quietly so others are not disturbed.
They held a soft rehearsal in the library.
4. A gentle test of a plan before doing it for real.
The teacher did a soft rehearsal of the game rules with the class.