tryout
Americannoun
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a trial or test to ascertain fitness for some purpose.
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Theater. performances of a play in preparation for an official opening, often taking place away from a major theatrical center.
Etymology
Origin of tryout
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; noun use of verb phrase try out
Example Sentences
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“But honestly, I’m home. My daughter had tryouts yesterday. My nephew had a basketball game. My son has a game coming up on the 12th.”
From Los Angeles Times
Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker will attend a tryout forthe New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, the team has confirmed with The Times.
From Los Angeles Times
My body hurts all over like it did the day after baseball tryouts.
From Literature
“The Queen of Versailles” has grown tighter since its tryout last summer at Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre, but it’s still an unwieldy operation despite the impeccable showmanship of Michael Arden’s direction.
From Los Angeles Times
Hayes said he had hopes of representing the United States, but USA Basketball does not have open tryouts for senior national teams.
From Los Angeles Times
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