tryout (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪˌaʊt/

Definition

A test or audition to determine a person's suitability or talent for a role, team, or performance.

Examples

• She attended the tryout for the school play, hoping to get the lead role.

• Many young athletes dream of making it to a professional sports team tryout.

• The band held a tryout for a new drummer after their previous one left.

How to Use tryout

try out for (something) (phrasal verb)

To participate in a tryout for a specific role or team. — "He decided to try out for the school basketball team this year."

Synonyms of tryout

Words with a similar meaning to tryout:

• audition
• screening
• assessment
• selection

Antonyms of tryout

Words with the opposite meaning to tryout:

• rejection
• acceptance

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