tryout

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noun

try·​out ˈtrī-ˌau̇t How to pronounce tryout (audio)
: 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

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verb

tried out; trying out; tries out

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
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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 See All Example Sentences for tryout

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1903, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tryout was in 1903

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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tryout. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

tryout

1 of 2 noun
try·​out ˈtrī-ˌau̇t How to pronounce tryout (audio)
: 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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