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TRY OUT
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I. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Take a sample of
Example:
Sample the regional dishes
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Hypernyms (to "try out" is one way to...):
consume; have; ingest; take; take in (serve oneself to, or consume regularly)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "try out"):
degust (taste with relish)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Sentence example:
They try out more bread
Derivation:
tryout (trying something to find out about it)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Perform in order to get a role
Example:
She auditioned for a role on Broadway
Synonyms:
audition; try out
Classified under:
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing
Hypernyms (to "try out" is one way to...):
perform (give a performance (of something))
Domain category:
performing arts (arts or skills that require public performance)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "try out"):
read (audition for a stage role by reading parts of a role)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s
Derivation:
tryout (a test of the suitability of a performer)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
Example:
Test this recipe
Synonyms:
essay; examine; prove; test; try; try out
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Hypernyms (to "try out" is one way to...):
evaluate; judge; pass judgment (form a critical opinion of)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "try out"):
control; verify (check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard)
float (circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with)
field-test (test something under the conditions under which it will actually be used)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Derivation:
tryout (trying something to find out about it)
Sense 4
Meaning:
Try something new, as in order to gain experience
Example:
The composer experimented with a new style
Synonyms:
experiment; try out
Classified under:
Verbs of political and social activities and events
Verb group:
experiment (to conduct a test or investigation)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s
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