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