try out

verb

1. tr to test or put to experimental use

   I'm going to try the new car out

2. whenintr, usually foll by for (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

noun

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

Example Sentences

It'll only buzz during "coaching" sessions that users voluntarily try out to help them build a habit of good posture.

From The Daily Beast

Fashion icons still to this day use the sands to try out new styles.

From The Daily Beast

In 1963, author George Plimpton attempted to try out for the Detroit Lions as a third-string quarterback.

From The Daily Beast

You (or someone in your crew) will want to try out the ice-skating rink at Rockefeller Center.

From The Daily Beast

Be sure to try out several instructors before settling on one (or more) to frequent.

From The Daily Beast

I rather wanted to try out my theory to see if I had become an adept in dodging into the bedroom.

From Project Gutenberg

"I've helped to 'try out' one hundred and fifty bar'ls from one whale," said the mincer.

From Project Gutenberg

They kept the date of the try-out to themselves until the last to prevent the Sans from fixing things for their freshman friends.

From Project Gutenberg

Wont you and Miss Harding please enter the lists again, when we have the new try-out?

From Project Gutenberg

Miss Reid determined, therefore, to resign, but without appointing a time for a new try-out.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• experiment
• testing
• trial and error