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tryout

try·out
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [trahy-out]
    • /ˈtraɪˌaʊt/
    • /ˈtraɪ.aʊt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trahy-out]
    • /ˈtraɪˌaʊt/

Definitions of tryout word

  • noun tryout a trial or test to ascertain fitness for some purpose. 1
  • noun tryout Theater. performances of a play in preparation for an official opening, often taking place away from a major theatrical center. 1
  • noun tryout sports trial 1
  • countable noun tryout If you give something a tryout, you try it or test it to see how useful it is. 0
  • countable noun tryout If you are given a tryout for a sports team or an acting role, you compete or you perform a test in an attempt to be chosen. 0
  • noun tryout a trial or test, as of an athlete or actor 0

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Origin of tryout

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase try out

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Tryout

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

tryout popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

tryout usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for tryout

noun tryout

  • attempt — If you make an attempt to do something, you try to do it, often without success.
  • audition — An audition is a short performance given by an actor, dancer, or musician so that a director or conductor can decide if they are good enough to be in a play, film, or orchestra.
  • blue book — A blue book is an official government report or register of statistics.
  • build-up — the physical structure, especially of a person; physique; figure: He had a strong build.
  • comp — Comp is short for compensation.

Top questions with tryout

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