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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Gyehyon Andrea Jo, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
That decision, as well as murmurs of a potential Cam Fowler trade, the continued presence of two professional tryouts in camp and whether the Ducks carry 13 or 14 forwards are all moving parts that obfuscate exactly what the opening-night roster might look like.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 1 Oct. 2024
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The exhibit, which closes on Jan. 12, takes its title seriously: visitors are encouraged to actually try out the wares of 22 top designers.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Assuming over 70,000 athletes compete annually for spots in the Olympics tryout, only about 5% achieve the goal of winning a medal.
—Gyehyon Andrea Jo, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
That decision, as well as murmurs of a potential Cam Fowler trade, the continued presence of two professional tryouts in camp and whether the Ducks carry 13 or 14 forwards are all moving parts that obfuscate exactly what the opening-night roster might look like.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
The video, which shows Irvine trying out a long dress against the backdrop of her boyfriend gushing over what was later revealed to be food, has been viewed more than 1.4 million times.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
The exhibit, which closes on Jan. 12, takes its title seriously: visitors are encouraged to actually try out the wares of 22 top designers.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Tryout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tryout. Accessed 5 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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