screen test

¹

noun

1. a filmed audition to determine the suitability of an individual for appearing or acting in a motion picture.

screen-test

²

[ skreen-test ]

verb (used with object)

1. to give a screen test to:

   The studio screen-tested 400 children before casting the part.

verb (used without object)

1. to undergo a screen test:

   Dozens of actors have screen-tested for the role.

screen test

noun

1. a filmed audition of a prospective actor or actress to test suitability
2. the test film so made

Word History and Origins

Origin of screen test¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Origin of screen test²

First recorded in 1965–70; v. use of noun phrase screen test

Example Sentences

Another challenge functions as a screen test in which the contestants play men competing for the attention of a cute instructor at a wreath-making class.

From Los Angeles Times

In Florida, he founded an internet development company named Screen Test, according to the district attorney.

From Los Angeles Times

Brian Trueman had an illustrious career in television and radio, presenting the BBC children's quiz show Screen Test as well as working at Granada TV.

From BBC

They flew me to Korea for the first screen test.

From Salon

I did a screen test the week before they gave me the job, and even going into the screen test, I was like, “Let’s see how this feels. Maybe I do this, and I’m like, yeah, I can’t really see myself doing this every day for a year.”

From Los Angeles Times