Where does “tryout” come from?
Tryout originated in English in the early 20th century as a noun formation from the phrasal verb try out, meaning to test or give a trial.
tryout (English): A test of the suitability or effectiveness of a...
Definitions
- A test of the suitability or effectiveness of a...
Ancestry of “tryout”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | try out | To test to see how it works or whether it is... |