Tryout

Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪˌaʊt/

Tryout (noun)

  1. A short event where people show their skills to see if they can join a team, group, or activity.
  2. A first attempt to check if something works well before using it more widely.

Examples

  • The tryout helped me practice my lines.
  • She joined a tryout to practice singing.