walkthrough
|walk-through|
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/ˈwɔkˌθruː/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɔːkˌθruː/
step-by-step guidance
Etymology
'walkthrough' is a compound formed in modern English from 'walk' + 'through'.
The term evolved from the phrasal verb 'walk through' (Old English elements 'walk' + 'through') into a noun and adjective in the 20th century; the sense of a guided demonstration became common in computing and gaming from the late 20th century.
Initially it could mean the literal act of walking through a place; over time it gained the specialized senses 'guided demonstration/guide' and the informal sense 'an easy victory'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a guided demonstration or explanation that shows how something works, often step by step (commonly used for software, systems, or procedures).
The trainer gave a detailed walkthrough of the new reporting system.
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Noun 2
in video games, a guide or recorded playthrough that shows how to complete levels, puzzles, or quests.
I watched a walkthrough to find the secret key in the third level.
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Noun 3
an event or contest that is very easy to win; an effortless victory (informal).
With their star player back, the match turned into a walkthrough.
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Adjective 1
used to describe something intended to demonstrate or be used for demonstration (often attributive: 'a walkthrough session').
We scheduled a walkthrough meeting for the onboarding process.
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