Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dry-run
noun
/draɪ rʌn/
Definition
A practice exercise or simulation of a process without executing the actual operations.
Examples
- We did a dry run of the presentation before the actual event.
- The team organized a dry run to ensure everything was in place for the launch.
- Before the software update, the developers performed a dry run to check for bugs.
Meaning
A dry run helps to test a plan, process, or system to identify any issues before the real execution takes place.
Synonyms
- trial run
- test run
- rehearsal
