try-out

Definition of try-out in English English dictionary: a period of time spent trying a new method, tool, machine etc to see if it is useful; To test something in order to see if it works; To undergo a test before being selected; to audition
We're trying out for the parts of Romeo and Juliet.
try out one's own chops: To produce one's own records with one's own vocals
tryout: A trial run
try out: try something new, as in order to gain experience; "Students experiment sexually"; "The composer experimented with a new style"
try out: perform in order to get a role; "She auditioned for a role on Broadway"
try out: If you try something out, you test it in order to find out how useful or effective it is or what it is like. She knew I wanted to try the boat out at the weekend London Transport hopes to try out the system in September
try out: put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
try out: take a sample of; "Try these new crackers"; "Sample the regional dishes"
try out: {f} put to a test, examine
try out for: {f} try to gain a place on a team; try to get in an organization (e.g.: "Are you going to try out for the school basketball team?")
tryout: {i} trial or test to assess fitness for some purpose, ascertaining of performance characteristics, audition
tryout: trying something to find out about it; "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"
tryout: If you give something a tryout, you try it or test it to see how useful it is. The recycling scheme gets its first try-out in rural Dorset. = trial
tryout: A test of the suitability or effectiveness of a person or thing, especially of a performer (an audition)
tryout: a test of the suitability of a performer
tryout: A test by which the fitness of a player or contestant to remain in a certain class is determined