English > tryout: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition| Meaning | trying something to find out about it. |
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| Synonyms | trial, trial run, test |
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| Narrower | alpha test | (computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer |
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| beta test | (computer science) a second test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by an outside organization |
| field trial, field test | A test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used |
| road test | A test to insure that a vehicle is roadworthy |
| trial balloon | A test of public opinion |
| Broader | experiment, experimentation | The testing of an idea |
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| Spanish | ensayo, prueba |
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| Catalan | assaig, experimentació, experiment, prova, provatura, test, verificació |
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| Verbs | try out | take a sample of |
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| try out | put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to |
