tryout

• Nom désignant un test ou une épreuve visant à évaluer l'aptitude, les capacités ou la performance d'une personne ou d'une chose, par exemple un artiste ou une nouvelle procédure.

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.

   essai

   • 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.

   Synonymesassessmentauditiondry 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.

   Essai de sélection

   • 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.

   Synonymesauditionevaluationscreeningtesttrialtrial run