Re·hears·al n. The act of rehearsing; recital; narration; repetition; specifically, a private recital, performance, or season of practice, in preparation for a public exhibition or exercise.
     In rehearsal of our Lord's Prayer.   --Hooker.
     Here's marvelous convenient place for our rehearsal.   --Shak.
  Dress rehearsal Theater, a private preparatory performance of a drama, opera, etc., in costume.
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  dress rehearsal
       n : a full uninterrupted rehearsal in costumes shortly before
           the first performance