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try out

/traɪ aʊt/
/traɪ aʊt/
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Other forms: tried out; trying out; tries out

Definitions of try out
  1. verb
    put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
    synonyms: essay, examine, prove, test, try
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    types:
    control, verify
    check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
    float
    circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with
    field-test
    test something under the conditions under which it will actually be used
    type of:
    evaluate, judge, pass judgment
    form a critical opinion of
  2. verb
    try something new, as in order to gain experience
    synonyms: experiment
    experiment
    conduct a test or investigation
  3. verb
    take a sample of
    synonyms: sample, taste, try
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    types:
    degust
    taste or savor to the fullest extent possible
    type of:
    consume, have, ingest, take, take in
    serve oneself to, or consume regularly
  4. verb
    perform in order to get a role
    synonyms: audition
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    types:
    read
    audition for a stage role by reading parts of a role
    type of:
    perform
    give a performance (of something)
Pronunciation
US
/traɪ aʊt/
UK
/traɪ aʊt/
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