Word
tryout
Phoneticstry·out, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɹaɪˌaʊt/
UK/tɹˈaɪaʊt/
Definition
n. a test or practice session to see if someone is good enough for a job, a team, or a school. You usually do this to prove your skills before you are officially hired or accepted.
n. a test or trial period to assess the suitability of a person for a position, team, or role. Often used in sports, education, or professional recruitment contexts.
Examples
“She passed her tryout for the soccer team.”
“The coach organized a weekend tryout to find the best players for the junior league.”
“After a rigorous three-day tryout, the committee selected three finalists who demonstrated both technical proficiency and a deep understanding of the company's core values.”
Examples
simple
“She passed her tryout for the soccer team.”
contextual
“The coach organized a weekend tryout to find the best players for the junior league.”
complex
“After a rigorous three-day tryout, the committee selected three finalists who demonstrated both technical proficiency and a deep understanding of the company's core values.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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