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• screen test
  screen test

  noun

  a filmed audition to determine the suitability of an individual for appearing or acting in a motion picture.
• screen-test
  screen-test

  verb (used with object)

  to give a screen test to.

screen test

¹ American  

noun

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

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screen-test ² American  

[skreen-test] / ˈskrinˌtɛst /

verb (used with object)

1. to give a screen test to.

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

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verb (used without object)

1. to undergo a screen test.

   Dozens of actors have screen-tested for the role.

screen test British  

noun

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

2. the test film so made

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Etymology

Origin of screen test¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Origin of screen-test²

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

Example Sentences

I loved it and I gravitated towards it, was so happy to be cast in it, went out to LA to screen test for it a few times and ended up making the movie.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025

Right after he wrapped “The Order,” he was off to do his screen test for next summer’s “Superman” and then hopped on a plane to Georgia for current release “Juror #2.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024

He was brought in to screen test for Batman — not just the movie, the character.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2023

Corenswet and Brosnahan were finally picked for the roles after performing a screen test in full costume and makeup for the the DC Studios co-chairs, Deadline reported.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2023

I just needed to get a screen test with Warner Brothers.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm