try out
[verb]
Synonyms: experiment, experimentalize, experimentize, test (out), try on

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Related Idioms: cut and try, put to trial, try for size
Related Words: examine, inspect, scrutinize, demonstrate, prove

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try something ↔ out phrasal verb (see also try)

1. to test something such as a method or a piece of equipment to see if it is effective or works properly ⇒ try-out:
I’m trying out a new computer.

2. to practise a skill in order to improve it
try something ↔ out on
She enjoyed trying her French out on Jean-Pierre.

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ˈtry-out noun [countable]
British English a period of time spent trying a new method, tool, machine etc to see if it is useful

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try out
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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try out
to test something
We were not permitted to try out the computer before we bought it.

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try out something
to test something
We were not permitted to try out the computer before we bought it.

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try out
v. phr.
1. To test by trial or by experimenting.
He tried golf out to see if he would like it.
The scientists tried out thousands of chemicals before they found the right one.
The coach wants to try the new play out in the first game.
2. To try for a place on a team or in a group.
Tom tried out for the basketball team.
Shirley will try out for the lead in the play.
Compare: OUT FOR.

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