1. A trial of something to see if or how it works
   "The new software needs a tryout before we deploy it";
   - trial, trial run, test, dummy run [Brit, informal]
    
2. A test of the suitability of a performer
   "The athlete's tryout for the team showed promise";
   - audition

1. Attempt to determine the quality, value, or truth of something by testing or experiment
   "try out this recipe";
   - test, prove, try, examine, essay, trial
    
2. Try something new, as in order to gain experience
   "The chef tried out a new recipe";
   - experiment
    
3. Take a sample of
   "try out the regional dishes";
   - sample, try, taste
    
4. (performing arts) perform in order to get a role
   "She tried out for a role on Broadway";
   - audition

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

Type of: assay [archaic], attempt, consume, essay, evaluate, experiment, experimentation, have, ingest, judge, pass judgment, perform, run, seek, take, take in, test, trial, try

Encyclopedia: Tryout