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Definition of tryout noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

tryout

noun
 
/ˈtraɪaʊt/
 
/ˈtraɪaʊt/
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  1. an act of testing how good or effective somebody/something is before deciding whether to use them/it in the future
    • The play had a tryout in Oxford before it moved to London.
    • They’ve agreed to give me a tryout for a week to see if I’m up to the job.
  2. (North American English)
    (British English trial)
    a competition or series of tests to find the best players for a sports team or an important event
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