screen test

noun

: a short film sequence for assessing the ability or suitability of a person for a movie role

screen-test

ˈskrēn-ˈtest 

transitive verb

Examples of screen test in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Earlier reports suggested that anywhere from five to seven actors could screen test, while other estimates put the number in the teens. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

But despite his character’s entrance receiving applause during screen tests for the 1996 movie, Winkler revealed the studio refused to put his name on the poster. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

Caan had excelled in his screen test for the film and was slated to play Michael Corleone opposite the hulking Carmine Caridi as Sonny Corleone (Coppola had offered him the role in a bar). — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

As a result of this screen test, several Paramount producers have expressed interest in casting her. — Daria Egidi, Vanity Fair, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for screen test

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed