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

I’ll try out some guitars, check out different effect pedals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Albon says it's the perfect circuit to try out the cars after changes were made to the new engine rules during the break.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The intent was “to try out ideas,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

And, sure, try out a personal shopper or interior designer, after asking to see their work.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

If he does a bad job, the women will chase Tata Ndu out of town with big sticks and Kilanga will try out a new chief.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Related Words

• experiment
• testing
• trial and error