screen-test

¹

[skreen-test]

verb (used with object)

1. to give a screen test to.

   The studio screen-tested 400 children before casting the part.

verb (used without object)

1. to undergo a screen test.

   Dozens of actors have screen-tested for the role.

screen test

²

noun

1. a filmed audition to determine the suitability of an individual for appearing or acting in a motion picture.

screen test

noun

1. a filmed audition of a prospective actor or actress to test suitability

2. the test film so made

Word History and Origins

Origin of screen-test¹

First recorded in 1965–70; v. use of noun phrase screen test

Origin of screen-test²

First recorded in 1920–25