tryout

try·out | \ ˈtrī-ˌau̇t

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Definition of tryout

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an experimental performance or demonstration: such as

a : a test of the ability (as of an athlete or actor) to fill a part or meet standards

b : a performance of a play prior to its official opening to determine response and discover weaknesses

try out

tried out; trying out; tries out

Definition of try out (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to compete for a position especially on an athletic team or for a part in a play

Examples of tryout in a Sentence

Noun Open tryouts for the team are next Monday. Verb want to try out my new skateboard? tried out his skill at archery

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Close to a month ago, Cooper Rush was sitting in a hotel room in Houston waiting for a tryout with the Houston Texans. — Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, "‘It’s been quite the journey’: Cooper Rush, Garrett Gilbert have chance to make first NFL start vs. Steelers," 5 Nov. 2020 The Bears are bringing in veteran center Aaron Neary for a tryout. — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, "Bobby Massie could miss a month with a knee injury, giving the Chicago Bears another issue on the offensive line," 3 Nov. 2020 Winfield, Martin and Coughlin are playing in the NFL, while Williamson is on a practice squad and Renner is making the tryout circuit. — Megan Ryan, Star Tribune, "After making noise in '19, Gophers defense is less sound in 2020," 6 Nov. 2020 Haus and Mercer are two of 10 returning players on the tryout list who helped Team USA win the 2017 world championship in England. — Megan Woodward, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Trio of former Carroll players invited to try out for US women’s national lacrosse team," 1 Nov. 2020 The High Desert Storm will host their first tryout Nov. 21 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. — oregonlive, "New pro indoor football team, the Oregon High Desert Storm, planned for central Oregon," 20 Oct. 2020 Could the Spartans use a rotation in games to build experience and as a tryout? — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, "Resetting Michigan State football's QB battle with Rutgers game looming," 19 Oct. 2020 So on a make-good tryout, sort of like Dwight Howard with the Lakers this season? — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, "ASK IRA: Is it time for the Heat to revisit DeMarcus Cousins?," 16 Oct. 2020 With his IndyCar debut now firmly lined up, McLaughlin's performance at St. Pete may serve as a tryout for a spot in an Indy car next season. — Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, "Scott McLaughlin will make his IndyCar debut with Team Penske in St. Pete season finale," 17 Sep. 2020

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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tryout. Accessed 27 Nov. 2020.

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tryout

noun

English Language Learners Definition of tryout

US : a test of someone's ability to do something that is used to see if he or she should join a team, perform in a play, etc.

chiefly British : a test of the quality, value, or usefulness of something

See the full definition for tryout in the English Language Learners Dictionary

tryout

try·out | \ ˈtrī-ˌau̇t

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Kids Definition of tryout

: a test of the ability (as of an athlete or an actor) to fill a part or meet standards

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