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try out

   Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.03 sec.
try someone or something out
to test someone or something for a while; to sample the performance of someone or something. We will try her out in the editorial department and see how she does. We will try out this employee in another department for a while.
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try out (for something)

to audition for a part in some performance or other activity requiring skill. I intend to try out for the play. I'm going to try out, too.
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try out (for something)
to compete for something Jim tried out for the school play.
Usage notes: usually said about competing to play on a team or perform in a show
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