tryout
noun
a trial or test to ascertain fitness for some purpose.
tryouts
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pluralof tryout.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Sitting in the center of the room, personally overseeing the tryouts, Wembanyama conducted a series of unusually loud job interviews—listening to chants, gauging volume and pressure-testing die-hard levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Any fan interested was to report to the Freeman Coliseum—a historic rodeo arena next door to the Spurs’ home court—for tryouts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
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 ● Oct. 19, 2025
WWE also held a tryouts event in London over the weekend for aspiring stars to show off their skills in front of the company.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2025
Now it’s the Saturday before the tryouts, and Mrs. V and I are sitting outside on her front porch.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
