Casting

Pronunciation: /ˈkæstɪŋ/

Definitions of casting

noun an object made by pouring molten metal or other material into a mold

Example Sentences

A1 The casting for the school play is next week.

A2 She was excited to receive a call back for the casting of the movie.

B1 The casting director was impressed with her audition.

B2 The casting process can be very competitive in the entertainment industry.

C1 The casting of the new Broadway show was a long and meticulous process.

C2 The casting of the film was crucial to its success at the box office.

Examples of casting in a Sentence

formal The casting for the new play will take place next week.

informal I heard they're casting for a new movie in town.

slang I'm thinking of casting my vote for that candidate.

figurative Her words had a casting effect on the audience, leaving them spellbound.

Grammatical Forms of casting

• past tense: cast
• plural: castings
• comparative: more casting
• superlative: most casting
• present tense: cast
• future tense: will cast
• perfect tense: have cast
• continuous tense: is casting
• singular: casting
• positive degree: cast
• infinitive: to cast
• gerund: casting
• participle: casting

Origin and Evolution of casting

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'casting' originated from the Old Norse word 'kasta', meaning 'to throw'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'casting' evolved to encompass various meanings related to the act of throwing or shaping molten metal into a mold to create a specific form or object.