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UNDERSTUDY
understudy, standby
(noun) an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
understudy, alternate
(verb) be an understudy or alternate for a role
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
understudy (third-person singular simple present understudies, present participle understudying, simple past and past participle understudied)
To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required.
To act as an understudy (to someone).
To act in a similar manner to some known person.
Noun
understudy (plural understudies)
A performer who understudies; a standby.
Synonym: standby
Coordinate terms: body double, stunt double
Source: Wiktionary
Un"der*stud`y, v. t. & i. (Theater)
Definition: To study, as another actor's part, in order to be his substitute in an emergency; to study another actor's part.
Un"der*stud`y, n.
Definition: One who studies another's part with a view to assuming it in an emergency.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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