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to try out
[phrase form: try]
01
to test something new or different to see how good or effective it is
Transitive: to try out something new or different
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Present tense
try out
3rd person singular
tries out
Past simple
tried out
Past participle
tried out
Examples
She wanted to try out the new restaurant in town.
02
to perform or demonstrate one's abilities with the aim of getting a specific role or position
Intransitive: to try out for a role or position
Examples
The musician tried out for the band's next performance.
03
to take a small sample or test of something to assess its quality, functionality, or taste
Transitive: to try out sth
Examples
We tried out the hiking trail to check if it was suitable for beginners.
try out
01
having the property of being equally spaced in all directions and never crossing or meeting
Old use
Specialized
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
ungradable
Examples
The architect designed the grid so that the beams were try out, creating a uniform ceiling pattern.
