Synonyms for

Tryouts

Verb / ˈtraɪˌaʊts / Another word for tryouts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A test or evaluation to determine a person's suitability or skill level for a particular activity or role.

Synonyms & similar words

trialrun trial test audition tryout auditions screenings evaluations tests trials assessments examinations interviews hearings recitals performances demonstrations samples probes inspections appraisals checkups diagnostics experiments exercises

Example sentences

  1. I'm going to try out for the school play during tryouts next week.
  2. She practiced every day to prepare for the basketball tryouts.
  3. The coach held tryouts to find new players for the team.
  4. I'm nervous about the tryouts, but I'll do my best.
  5. Tryouts are a chance to show off your skills and abilities.

Quotes

  • "When I was a kid, I went to tryouts for a baseball team, and they told me I wasn't good enough. I cried all the way home." - John C. McGinley
  • "I remember being 13 and going to tryouts for my middle school's basketball team. I was one of the last cuts." - Chris Paul
  • "I've been to tryouts where they said I was too tall or too big or not fast enough or not athletic enough." - Shaquille O'Neal

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