dry run

Definitions

A rehearsal or practice session of a procedure or performance.

A test of a system or process to identify potential problems before the actual event.

Examples

The team conducted a dry run of the presentation to ensure all the technical equipment was working correctly.

We should perform a dry run of the emergency evacuation procedure before the actual drill takes place.

Synonyms

rehearsal practice run trial run test run dress rehearsal preliminary test walkthrough

Antonyms

actual performance real event live execution final production the real thing actual implementation official launch