try out

verb — 2 senses

try out

verb

1

To test (something) to see how it works or whether it is suitable.

2

To undergo a test before being selected; to audition.

If you want to play varsity, you'll have to try out for the team.
We're trying out for the parts of Romeo and Juliet.

Derived terms: try-out, tryout

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