A test of the potential of someone or something, especially in the context of sports or performance, to assess their suitability for a particular role or position.

She attended the tryout for the school play to audition for the lead role.

An experimental performance or presentation of a play, show, or other entertainment to gauge audience reaction and make improvements before the official opening.

The theater company held a tryout of the new musical in a small town before bringing it to Broadway.

Synonyms

tryoutadjective

/ˈtraɪ.aʊt/

Used attributively before nouns to denote something intended as a trial or test.

Definitions

Relating to or intended as a preliminary test, audition, or experimental stage before full adoption or official launch.

The coach organized a tryout camp to evaluate new players.