Walkthrough

//ˈwɔːk.θɹuː// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tour of a space, such as a property for sale or rent.
  2. 2
    The process of inspecting algorithms and source code by following paths through the algorithms or code as determined by input conditions and choices made along the way.
  3. 3
    A thorough demonstration that explains or illustrates the steps involved in winning the game.
  4. 4
    A financial audit that traces a sample transaction through the system to ensure that it is processed and reported correctly.
  5. 5
    A theatrical or film rehearsal in which the actors move around the stage or set but are not in costume.

    "Near-synonym: run-through"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of walk-through. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "But the design of the '730s' wasn't just about the seating formation. The Metro-style walkthrough interior was chosen because it is much more spacious than the '323s', where the interconnecting doors between carriages, narrow central aisle, and cramped areas by the passenger doors had been deemed particularly constraining."

Synonyms

All synonyms
playthroughrun-through

Example

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"Tom wrote a walkthrough for his favourite game."

Etymology

Deverbal from walk through.

Related phrases

source codewalk through

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