Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
try-out
noun
/ˈtraɪ aʊt/

Definition
A try-out is a test or an audition to evaluate someone’s suitability for a role or position.

Examples
- The basketball team held try-outs for new players.
- She went to a try-out for the school play.
- Many musicians attend try-outs to join a band.

Meaning
It refers to the process of testing or trying something or someone in order to determine their effectiveness or capability.

Synonyms
- audition
- trial
- test
- evaluation
- screening