tryout

• Sustantivo que designa una prueba o evaluación para determinar la idoneidad, habilidad o rendimiento de alguien o algo, como un intérprete o un nuevo procedimiento.

A noun referring to a test or trial to assess the suitability, ability, or performance of someone or something, such as a performer or a new procedure.

1. Test or trialB1informal

   An attempt to use or do something to see if it works or is suitable.

   Prueba o ensayo

   • We gave the new software a tryout before buying it.
   • The chef offered a tryout of the new menu items.
   • She took the car for a tryout to see how it handled.

   Sinónimosassessmentauditiondry runevaluationexperimentpracticetesttrialtrial runtry

2. Performance testB1informal

   A test of a performer's or athlete's ability to determine if they are suitable for a role or team.

   Prueba de aptitud

   • He went to a tryout for the school basketball team.
   • The director held tryouts for the lead role in the play.
   • She was nervous before her tryout for the choir.

   Sinónimosauditionevaluationscreeningtesttrialtrial run