Definition of "tryout" []

• A test to ascertain the qualifications of applicants, as for an athletic team or theatrical role. (noun)
• An experimental performance of a play before its official opening. (noun)

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• "Vince McMahon wanted to take a look at me, so I had what they called a tryout with journeyman Black Bart."
• "Despite an 8.29 ERA in 38 innings, Pickford got a tryout from the Padres and started the season at Triple-A."
• "Supporters of other candidates have been wary of asking Sanford to step down because they did not want to give Bauer a long-term tryout for the state's top job."