casting

noun

cast·​ing ˈka-stiŋ How to pronounce casting (audio)
Synonyms of castingnext
1
: something (such as the excrement of an earthworm) that is cast out or off
2
: the act of one that casts: such as
a
: the throwing of a fishing line by means of a rod and reel
b
: the assignment of parts and duties to actors or performers
3
: something cast in a mold

Examples of casting in a Sentence

The workers make metal castings for truck engines.
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The news arrives just last year after the Academy’s historic announcement of a best casting category, which will be awarded for the first time at the 98th ceremony in 2026. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025 More details on when SNL UK will debut, as well as news on casting, hosts and musical guests will be announced in the coming months. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025 The museum said the models have been chosen in a special casting and are receiving professional model training to prepare for the show. — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025 Our sister site Deadline was first to report the Pride and Prejudice castings. — Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for casting

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of casting was in the 14th century

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Kids Definition

casting

noun
cast·​ing
ˈkas-tiŋ
1
: the act of one that casts
2
: something cast in a mold
3
: cast entry 2 sense 9

Medical Definition

casting

noun
cast·​ing
1
: the act or process of making casts or impressions or of shaping in a mold
2
: something cast in a mold

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