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understudyalso under-study, 1852, in the theatrical sense "memorize a part so as to be capable of performing on short notice it in the absence of the one to which it is assigned," from under + study ( [..]
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understudy(n) an actor able to replace a regular performer when required(v) be an understudy or alternate for a role
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understudySomeone who has a small role in a show and also can cover for one or more other (usually larger) roles.
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understudyAn actor who prepares to perform a role that has already been cast just in case the original actor is unable to perform. Those actors who understudy a major part often have smaller roles in the same p [..]
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understudyAn employee selected under merit staffing procedures for the purpose of being trained to assume the duties of a position scheduled to be vacated in a definite period of time, normally one year or less [..]
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understudyone who rehearses and is prepared to act another's part.
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