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tryout - 3 dictionary results

try⋅out

[trahy-out]
–noun
1. a trial or test to ascertain fitness for some purpose.
2. Theater. performances of a play in preparation for an official opening, often taking place away from a major theatrical center.

Origin:
1900–05, Americanism; n. use of v. phrase try out
try·out   (trī'out')   
n.  
  1. A test to ascertain the qualifications of applicants, as for an athletic team or theatrical role.
  2. An experimental performance of a play before its official opening.

Tryout

Try"out\, n. (Sports) A test by which the fitness of a player or contestant to remain in a certain class is determined.
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