casting
Americannoun
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castings
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the act or process of a person or thing that casts.
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the act or process of choosing actors to play the various roles in a theatrical production, motion picture, etc.
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the act or skill of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel.
I'll have to improve my casting if I'm ever going to learn to fish well.
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Zoology. cast.
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an object or figure that has been cast, esp in metal from a mould
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the process of transferring molten steel to a mould
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the choosing of actors for a production
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hunting the act of directing a pack of hounds over ground where their quarry may recently have passed so that they can quest for, discover, or recapture its scent
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Origin of casting
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at cast, -ing 1
Vocabulary lists containing casting
Theater - Introductory
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Theater - Middle School
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In the long line of US midterm voters casting ballots early Monday in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, everyone was aware of the whiff of scandal surrounding the election.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
In capturing the variously courtly, dreamy and sweeping effects of Balanchine’s grand choreography for “Ballet Imperial,” to Tchaikovsky’s Concerto No. 2 in G for Piano and Orchestra, ABT’s casting sometimes proved uneven.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
“One of the things that excites me about casting Batman is being able to pick a Batman who’s actually the best actor for that role,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
"Casting directors are in a unique position to widen the search and open up the conversation with writers and directors, challenging the initial casting briefs where needed."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The sun is rising, casting a greenish light.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
The audition process is likely to have been carried out in a similar way to previous castings.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Production is limited, and there are too few suppliers for solid rocket motors, castings, forgings and seekers for munitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Testing confirmed that RidgeAlloy contains the combination of aluminum, magnesium, silicon, iron and manganese needed for structural vehicle castings, even when the recycled metal includes higher levels of iron and silicon.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 10, 2026
There is an entire supply chain that includes components such as solid rocket motors, sensors, castings, and warheads.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
“I’ve seen that two-headed snake before. During my own castings while I was away in the Wandering Isles. It’s why I cut my trip short and announced my return.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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