screen test

noun
UK: /ˈskriːn test/
US: /ˈskriːn test/

  1. A filmed audition to see if someone is suitable for a role in a movie or TV show.

    1. She had a screen test for the lead role.
    2. The director decided to give him a screen test after seeing his photo.

  2. A test of equipment, especially a television or computer screen.

    1. We ran a screen test to check the monitor's color accuracy.
    2. The technician performed a screen test to identify the dead pixels.

Synonyms

audition tryout
screen test verb

  1. To give someone a filmed audition for a movie or TV show role.

    1. They will screen test several actors for the part.
    2. The studio decided to screen test her before offering the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "screen test" in English means: A filmed audition to see if someone is suitable for a role in a movie or TV show., A test of equipment, especially a television or computer screen..

The phonetic transcription of "screen test" is /ˈskriːn test/ in British English and /ˈskriːn test/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "screen test": audition, tryout.

Example usage of "screen test": "She had a screen test for the lead role.". More examples on the page.