tryout
a trial or test to ascertain fitness for some purpose.
Theater. performances of a play in preparation for an official opening, often taking place away from a major theatrical center.
Origin of tryout
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How to use tryout in a sentence
It'll only buzz during "coaching" sessions that users voluntarily try out to help them build a habit of good posture.
Fashion icons still to this day use the sands to try out new styles.
The Girl From Ipanema Is Not Alone: Rio’s Famous Beach Is A Rich, Cultural Kaleidoscope | Brandon Presser | June 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 1963, author George Plimpton attempted to try out for the Detroit Lions as a third-string quarterback.
7 Great Football Flicks From Horse Feathers to Friday Night Lights | The Daily Beast | January 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTYou (or someone in your crew) will want to try out the ice-skating rink at Rockefeller Center.
The Untouristy Guide to the Holidays in New York | Condé Nast Traveler | December 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBe sure to try out several instructors before settling on one (or more) to frequent.
I rather wanted to try out my theory to see if I had become an adept in dodging into the bedroom.
My Wonderful Visit | Charlie Chaplin"I've helped to 'try out' one hundred and fifty bar'ls from one whale," said the mincer.
They kept the date of the try-out to themselves until the last to prevent the Sans from fixing things for their freshman friends.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline LesterWont you and Miss Harding please enter the lists again, when we have the new try-out?
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline LesterMiss Reid determined, therefore, to resign, but without appointing a time for a new try-out.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline Lester
British Dictionary definitions for try out
(tr) to test or put to experimental use: I'm going to try the new car out
(when intr, usually foll by for) US and Canadian (of an athlete, actor, etc) to undergo a test or to submit (an athlete, actor, etc) to a test to determine suitability for a place in a team, an acting role, etc
mainly US and Canadian a trial or test, as of an athlete or actor
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Other Idioms and Phrases with tryout
Undergo a qualifying test, as for an athletic team. For example, I'm trying out for the basketball team. [Mid-1900s]
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