practice session

/ˌpræktəs ˌsɛʃən/

Definitions of practice session

1. noun

   systematic training by multiple repetitions
   synonyms: drill, exercise, practice, recitation

   types:

   fire drill

   an exercise intended to train people in duties and escape procedures to be followed in case of fire

   manual, manual of arms

   (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle

   military drill

   training in marching and the use of weapons

   rehearsal

   (psychology) a form of practice; repetition of information (silently or aloud) in order to keep it in short-term memory

   dry run, rehearsal

   a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

   brushup, review

   practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory

   scrimmage

   (American football) practice play between a football team's squads

   shadowboxing

   sparring with an imaginary opponent (for exercise or training)

   target practice

   practice in shooting at targets

   close-order drill

   (military) military drill of troops in standard marching (shoulder-to-shoulder)

   square-bashing

   drill on a barracks square

   dress rehearsal

   a full uninterrupted rehearsal in costumes shortly before the first performance

   run-through

   an uninterrupted rehearsal

   walk-through

   a first perfunctory rehearsal of a theatrical production in which actors read their lines from the script and move as directed

   rub up

   a review that refreshes your memory

   type of:

   grooming, preparation, training

   activity leading to skilled behavior