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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Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
The Ballers in particular are living up to their democratic billing, holding an open tryout last year that led to the signing of three players, including female trailblazer Kelsie Whitmore.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Andrew Williams, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
And her mother once tried out for the Palomar softball team.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
What's ahead: The league is currently registering for tryouts, held in March and April, ahead of the fall 2025 season.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
The Ballers in particular are living up to their democratic billing, holding an open tryout last year that led to the signing of three players, including female trailblazer Kelsie Whitmore.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
Fitbit has launched a new experimental feature, one Fitbit owners in the U.S. can try out for themselves.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
And her mother once tried out for the Palomar softball team.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tryout. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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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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