Tryout: meaning, definitions and examples

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tryout

 

[ หˆtraษชหŒaสŠt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sports

A tryout is a test or trial to assess someone's suitability for a particular role or position, especially in sports.

Synonyms

audition, evaluation, screening

Examples of usage

  • She impressed the coach during the tryout and earned a spot on the team.
  • Players are expected to give their best performance during the tryout.
Context #2 | Noun

performing arts

A tryout is a preliminary test performance, often in front of judges or directors, to determine suitability for a role in a play, musical, or other performance.

Synonyms

audition, casting, screen test

Examples of usage

  • The actor nailed his tryout and got the lead role in the play.
  • Many aspiring singers participate in tryouts for talent shows.
Context #3 | Verb

sports

To tryout means to participate in a trial or test to demonstrate one's skills and suitability for a team or position.

Synonyms

audition, screen, test

Examples of usage

  • He is trying out for the basketball team this weekend.
  • She tried out for the dance team and made it.

Translations

Translations of the word "tryout" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น experiรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคฏเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Versuch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cobaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั€ะพะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prรณba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฉฆใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท essai

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deneme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุงูˆู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ่ฏ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poskus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilraun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ั€ะตะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™hd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intento

Etymology

The term 'tryout' originated in the early 20th century, combining the words 'try' and 'out'. It initially gained popularity in the context of sports, where athletes were evaluated through trials or tests. Over time, the concept of tryouts expanded to other fields such as performing arts, where individuals showcase their skills for opportunities. Today, tryouts remain an integral part of talent assessment processes across various industries.

See also: retry, try, trying, untried.