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

Lindsay Hecox tried out for the college teams but “was not fast enough” and instead “participated in women’s club soccer and running.”

From The Wall Street Journal

For instance, when tried out by the BBC at CES, a Lego birthday cake recognised when its "candles" were blown out - sounding a cheer and a happy birthday song.

From BBC

A special envoy for Xi was in Venezuela’s presidential palace on Friday afternoon, enjoying a laugh with Maduro as the South American leader was trying out a few words in Mandarin, just hours before U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Christmas tree lights to trying out new gifts and gadgets, we often use more electrical equipment than usual over the festive period.

From BBC

Josie said that after decades of observing, she decided to try out dancing for herself, fulfilling a long-held ambition of learning to dance like the stars she admired.

From BBC

Related Words

• experiment
• testing
• trial and error