try·out
ˈtrī-ˌau̇t 
: 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
tried out; trying out; tries out
: 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
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Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
On the spot, the firm’s managing partner, known to everyone as Senior (Beau Bridges), signs Maddy on for a two-week tryout as an associate.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2024
EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Nike allows members to try out a product for 60 days before returning or exchanging it.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Reversing course on her original decision, Matson made a late effort to land a spot on the U.S. team, requesting a tryout and playing in the indoor Pan-Am Games to notch some international playing reps.
—Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
On the spot, the firm’s managing partner, known to everyone as Senior (Beau Bridges), signs Maddy on for a two-week tryout as an associate.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
Things didn’t get much better when the trio tried out Salt & Straw’s new edible ice cream perfumes, which are made to be sprayed onto ice cream prior to eating.
—EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Nike allows members to try out a product for 60 days before returning or exchanging it.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tryout. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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tryout
1 of 2 noun
try·out
ˈtrī-ˌau̇t
: a test of the ability (as of an actor or athlete) to fill a part or meet standards
try out
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)trī-ˈau̇t
: to take part in a tryout especially for a position on an athletic team or a part in a play
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