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1. A trial of something to see if or how it works
   - trial, trial run, test, dummy run [Brit, informal]
    
2. A test of the suitability of a performer
   - audition

1. Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
   "try out this recipe";
   - test, prove, try, examine, essay, trial
    
2. Try something new, as in order to gain experience
   "Students try out sexually";
   - experiment
    
3. (performing arts) perform in order to get a role
   "She tried out for a role on Broadway";
   - audition
    
4. Take a sample of
   "try out the regional dishes";
   - sample, try, taste

Derived forms: tryouts, tried out, tries out, trying out

Type of: consume, evaluate, experiment, experimentation, have, ingest, judge, pass judgment, perform, run, take, take in, test, trial

Encyclopedia: Tryout