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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On the content side, Gold House has supported over 400 film and TV projects through casting, script review and marketing efforts.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
The lengthy Wicked casting process included almost as many tears as during filming, said Grande.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The full casting process can take three to six months, Driscoll said.
—Kimi Robinson, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
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—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
The lengthy Wicked casting process included almost as many tears as during filming, said Grande.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The full casting process can take three to six months, Driscoll said.
—Kimi Robinson, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
In July, Medrano held an open casting call at her WSA office to find different faces to be featured in the issues.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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