cast‧ing /ˈkɑːstɪŋ $ ˈkæstɪŋ/ noun

1. [uncountable] the process of choosing the actors for a film or play ⇒ cast:
a casting director

2. [countable] an object made by pouring liquid metal, plastic etc into a mould (=specially shaped container)

3. the casting couch a situation in which an actress is persuaded to have sex in return for a part in a film, play etc – used humorously

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