try out

British  

verb

1. (tr) to test or put to experimental use

   I'm going to try the new car out

2. (of an athlete, actor, etc) to undergo a test or to submit (an athlete, actor, etc) to a test to determine suitability for a place in a team, an acting role, etc

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noun

1. a trial or test, as of an athlete or actor

try out Idioms  

1. Undergo a qualifying test, as for an athletic team. For example, I'm trying out for the basketball team . [Mid-1900s]

2. Test or use experimentally, as in They're trying out new diesels , or We're trying out this new margarine . [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

"They're very intimate. We really seem to be right there looking over his shoulder and seeing him try out things," Bambach said.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Encouraged by some of those investors to try out a few of the AI models available, Marks placed the Claude bot under scrutiny and came away thoroughly impressed.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Maddie took up triathlons last year and says she'd now like to try out some team sports, because they can be "a bit more social" than some of the current exercises she does.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Anyone can visit LM Arena and try out two models in a side-by-side matchup, responding to the same questions, and then select their preferred answers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

“I’m going to try out, you guys. I’m sure it won’t be that bad,” I said.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Related Words

• experiment
• testing
• trial and error