casting

/ˈkæstɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Relating to the selection of actors for a performance.
    • The casting director called with an audition time.
    • She signed with a casting agency last year.
    • They held a casting call for child actors.
noun
  1. The process of choosing actors for a play, movie, or television show.
    • Casting for the new musical will begin next month.
    • The director spent weeks on casting for the lead role.
    • She works in casting and helps find the perfect actors for each part.
  2. An object made by pouring liquid material (such as metal or plastic) into a mold and letting it harden.
    • The factory produces metal castings for car engines.
    • Each casting is carefully inspected for cracks.
    • The artist displayed a bronze casting of a horse.
  3. The act of throwing something, especially in fishing.
    • She practiced her casting technique in the backyard.
    • Good casting requires a smooth motion and good timing.
    • His casting was accurate, and the lure landed right by the log.
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