tryout

/ˌtraɪ ˈaʊt/

/ˈtraɪaʊt/

Other forms: tryouts

Definitions of tryout

1. noun

   a test of the suitability of a performer
   synonyms: audition

   types:

   screen test

   a filmed audition of an actor or actress

   type of:

   run, test, trial

   the act of testing something
2. noun

   trying something to find out about it
   synonyms: test, trial, trial run

   types:

   field test, field trial

   a test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used

   alpha test

   (computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer

   beta test

   (computer science) a second test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by an outside organization

   road test

   a test to insure that a vehicle is roadworthy

   trial balloon

   a test of public opinion

   test drive

   test of the roadworthiness of a vehicle one is considering buying

   type of:

   experiment, experimentation

   the testing of an idea