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playthrough

playthrough

1 5.0
A complete run of a plan, test or game to check how it works
  • noun
  • /ˈpleɪˌθru/
translation icon : prueba completa
  • I completed my first playthrough of the game in just under ten hours, enjoying each level thoroughly.

Examples

  • I am a completionist; I want everything done that I can do in my first playthrough.

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  • Roby is also hopeful that Dishonored's open levels, multiple playthrough styles, and systems-driven stealth and combat will result in some interesting conversations between players.

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  • After all, you can replay an action sequence as many times as you like until you get it right, but once you decide to ignore your former squadmate's protests and hold her countryman captive, you’re pretty much going to feel like a jerk until your next playthrough.

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  • During a playthrough, I discovered hidden secrets that changed the way I viewed the game.

  • The developers encouraged players to share their best strategies after each playthrough to enhance the community experience.

Synonyms

run-through
vsplaythrough
14 4.2

A complete rehearsal of a play or presentation without stopping

is testing by performing the whole process to see how it works
trial run
vsplaythrough
13 3.2

A short test to see if something works well before real use

is performing from start to finish specifically to test how it works
pretest
vsplaythrough
2 3.5

A test done before the main event to find problems and see what people know

is a complete start to finish performance used to test function
walk-through
vsplaythrough
2 3.6

A step-by-step guide that shows how to do something

is an actual run from start to finish done to test overall operation
dummy run
vsplaythrough
1 5.5

A practice test to find and fix problems before the real event

is a full execution from start to finish meant to check functioning

How Complete

stress test
  • Specialized
8 4.4
playthrough
1 5.0
dry run
8 4.1
to trial
12 3.3

Surface Forms

playthrough singular
playthroughs plural

Morphology

playthrough = play (transparent) = through + play

General use meaning to perform or test something from start to finish; interpretable from the components. [Postprocessing: moved 'through' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Playthrough combines play ('try out') and through ('to the end'), and a helpful way to remember it is to imagine 'trying' a plan or procedure all the way through. So a playthrough is a full run or test of something from beginning to end to see how it works.