Tryout

Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪˌaʊt/

Definitions of tryout

noun a trial or test to evaluate someone's suitability for a particular role or activity

Example Sentences

A1 I have a tryout for the school basketball team tomorrow.

A2 She decided to do a tryout for the lead role in the school play.

B1 He is nervous about his tryout for the new job position.

B2 The soccer coach is holding tryouts for the upcoming season.

C1 She aced the tryout and made it onto the national team.

C2 The tryout process was rigorous, but he was determined to succeed.

Examples of tryout in a Sentence

formal The tryout for the school play will be held next week.

informal I heard there's a tryout for the basketball team on Friday.

slang I'm going to the dance team tryout after school today.

figurative Life is like a never-ending tryout, always testing your skills and abilities.

Grammatical Forms of tryout

• past tense: tried
• plural: tryouts
• comparative: more tryout
• superlative: most tryout
• present tense: try
• future tense: will tryout
• perfect tense: have tried
• continuous tense: is trying out
• singular: tryout
• positive degree: tryout
• infinitive: to tryout
• gerund: trying out
• participle: tried

Origin and Evolution of tryout

First Known Use: 1903 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'tryout' originated from the combination of the words 'try' and 'out', indicating a trial or test of something.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of testing or auditioning for a role or position, the word 'tryout' has evolved to also refer to a practice session or trial run in various fields such as sports, performing arts, and business.