to try out

Examples

• All

• Select one intriguing idea discussed in this article to try out with some of your students.

  Academic text (2012)

• Create your free account to try it out now at the link below.

• So we're going to try this out together today.

• I think it's worth trying out and just have fun with it, yeah.

• It's time to try out my air system.

• You should try it out, it's fantastic.

  The Wolf of Snow Hollow (2020)

• I could hardly wait to try it out.

  A Christmas Story (1983)

• We hope you get a chance to try out some of these tips.

  Academic text (2000)

• This time we're going to try out Pop OS.

• So I'm going to try that out and we'll see.

Synonyms

T

to try

vsto try out

∞ 1.0

To test something to see if it works

matches this but adds emphasis on exploring how it works

T

to test

vsto try out

∞ 1.0

To check something to see if it works or has a problem

focuses more on using and experimenting to learn how it behaves

E

to experiment

vsto try out

170 3.5

To try something new to see what effect it has

is broader, applying also to casual use and simple checks

G

to give it a try

vsto try out

102 1.7

Try something for the first time to see if you like it

is centered on evaluating through use rather than just attempting ability

H

to have a go

vsto try out

• UK

33 4.3

Try doing something, often for the first time

is intended to learn how it performs through use rather than a single attempt

T

to take for a spin

vsto try out

• Informal

23 4.2

To test a car or gadget by using it for a short time

is broader, applying to many objects not only vehicles

T

to trial

vsto try out

12 3.3

To test something to see how well it works

is broader, including informal use and casual experimentation

G

to give it a whirl

vsto try out

• Informal

8 5.8

To try something for the first time to see if it works

is more about checking usefulness through use than a single first attempt

T

to test drive

vsto try out

5 3.2

To try a product or service for a short time to see if you like it

is more general, covering any checking or use to learn how it works

E

to essay

vsto try out

• Formal

1 7.7

To try something in a careful, experimental way

is broader, covering any use or formal checking rather than tentative attempts

G

to give a go

vsto try out

• UK

1 4.1

To try something, especially something new

is focused on discovering how something works rather than merely attempting it

G

to give a try

vsto try out

1 1.6

To do something new to see if you can do it

is about learning through active use rather than just making an attempt

M

to make trial of

vsto try out

• Archaic

7.2

To try something to see if it works

is broader, including casual use and informal experimentation

T

to try it on the dog

vsto try out

• Informal

9.5

Test something first with a small group before using it more widely

is the general action of testing by use across any risk level

G

to give a whirl

vsto try out

• Informal

4.9

Try something once to see if you like it or are good at it

is about checking usefulness by use rather than just first experience

T

to throw things at the wall and see what sticks

vsto try out

• Informal

8.2

Try many different ideas to find one that works

is more focused on evaluating one item rather than many random attempts

T

to throw things at the wall

vsto try out

• Informal

7.3

Try many different ideas to see which one works

is a deliberate action to check a single item's function rather than scattered attempts

How Thorough

to field-test

2 4.9

to try out

229 2.8

to validate

• Specialized

14 4.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology