tryout
Bid for roster
A tryout is a test of someone's abilities, typically for a spot on a team, a role in a play, or a job: She has tryouts for the soccer team tomorrow.
The word emphasizes competitive evaluation—multiple candidates trying out for limited positions.
As a verb phrase, try out means to test or audition: He's trying out for the lead role.
Shaping through liquid form
- callbackFollow-up audition invitation
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- rolePosition or part
- directorOne who leads
performance · actor · monologue · understudy · lead · ensemble · talent · showcase
One who steers aircraft
- testEvaluative examination
- sampleSubset for study
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- betaGreek alphabet's second letter
proof-of-concept · demo · test-drive · probationary · provisional
List of members
- cutSeverance or reduction
- draftPreliminary version of text
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- recruitNew member sought
coach · selection · scrimmage · combine · camp · walk-on · invitee · squad
Formal evaluation of worth
- scoringEarning points in competition
- judgingForming an opinion
- ratingAssigned evaluative score
- feedbackReturned response data
review · observation · grading · criteria · benchmark · ranking · scorecard · cutoff
Repetitive training routines
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- preparationArranging things in advance
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
simulation · skills · technique · run-through · repetition · mock · dry-run · walkthrough
casting
Shaping through liquid form
director · performance · actor · monologue · understudy · lead · ensemble · talent · showcase · headshot
pilot
One who steers aircraft
beta · proof-of-concept · demo · test-drive · probationary · provisional
roster
List of members
recruit · coach · selection · scrimmage · combine · camp · walk-on · invitee · squad · bench
assessment
Formal evaluation of worth
feedback · review · observation · grading · criteria · benchmark · ranking · scorecard · cutoff
drills
Repetitive training routines
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- preparationArranging things in advance
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
conditioning · simulation · skills · technique · run-through · repetition · mock · dry-run · walkthrough · prep
- Auditionscold read, sides, headshot, dance audition, casting director
- competitioncompete, competitor, contender, winner, sports
- amateursamateur, hobbyist, nonprofessional, dabbler, novice
- participantsparticipant, entrant, respondent, applicant, enrollee
- selectionchoosing, picking, selection committee, shortlist, shortlisting
- trying things outtesting, experimenting, trialing, attempting, trial run
tryoutselection
Chosen item or items
appointment · signing · induction · draft pick · contract
tryouttenure
Protected employment status
starting position · veteran status · incumbency · sinecure · lifetime appointment
tryoutpermanent position
Ongoing employment without end date
starting lineup · tenure · appointment · confirmation · veteran status