casting
ˈkæstɪŋ
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Definition of casting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
entertainmentthe process of selecting actors for roles
  • The casting for the new movie was completed.
auditioning casting call
2.
fishingthrowing something, especially a fishing line, with force
  • His skill in casting the line improved with practice..
flinging hurling
3.
manufacturingTECH.object made by pouring material into a moldTECH.
  • The bronze casting was displayed in the gallery.

Adjective

1.
entertainmentinvolving the selection of actors
  • The casting director was busy all week.
auditioning selecting
2.
manufacturingTECH.related to forming objects in a moldTECH.
  • The casting process requires precision and skill.
forming molding shaping
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Images of casting

  • casting: object made by pouring material into a mold
    object made by pouring material into a mold
  • casting: the excreta of an earthworm
    the excreta of an earthworm

Expressions with casting

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perfect fit for a stereotype or role
The politician was central casting for a leader.
perfectly matching a stereotypical image or role
He looked like a detective from central casting.
practice of demanding sexual favors for career advancement in the entertainment industry
Many actors have spoken out against the casting couch culture in Hollywood..
perfectly matching a stereotype or expectation
The detective looked like he was out of central casting.
auditions to find suitable performers for roles
The casting call attracted hundreds of aspiring actors.
special vote by leader to break a tie
The chair used her casting vote to decide the outcome.

Origin of casting

Old French, cast (throw)

Terms with casting included in their meaning

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decision
choose or decide by casting a ballot
votingadj.
election
related to the process of casting votes
stage effects
casting light upward from a lower source
spells lore
witch-made concoction used for casting, often seen as scary
theater
follow-up audition in casting
voting
method for casting and counting votes
metal casting
place where metals are melted and cast
performance
impress the judges or casting directors

Examples of casting in a sentence

  • She attended the casting for the lead role in the musical.
  • Casting requires patience and precision.
  • She enjoyed casting into the calm lake.
  • The artist admired the intricate casting of the sculpture.
  • Each casting was inspected for defects.
  • The factory uses casting to make engine blocks.

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  1. French:casting, de distribution, ...
  2. German:Casting, castingbezogen, ...
  3. Italian:casting, di casting, ...
  4. Spanish:casting, de casting, ...
  5. Portuguese:casting, de fundição, ...
  6. Chinese:选角, 选角的, ...
  7. Japanese:キャスティング, キャスティングの, ...
  8. Arabic:اختيار المُمَثِّلين, اِخْتِيَارِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִיהוּק, מְלַהֵק, ...
  10. Russian:кастинг, кастинговый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кастинг, кастинговий, ...
  12. Hindi:कलाकार चयन, अभिनेता-चयन, ...
cast
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Definition of cast - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
votingtr.register a votetr.
  • Citizens cast their votes during the election..
ballot poll vote
2.
communicationtr.formulate or express in a particular waytr.
  • The statement was cast in a cautious tone..
articulate express formulate
3.
manufacturingtr.shape molten material by pouring into a moldtr.
  • They cast bronze statues for the park..
form mold

Noun

1.
theatergroup of actors in a play or film
  • The cast of the movie was very talented.
company ensemble troupe
2.
medicalsupportive device for broken bones
  • He wore a cast on his broken arm.
splint support
3.
sportsact of throwing something
  • The cast of the stone was impressive.
fling hurl toss
4.
molded objectobject made by pouring material into a mold
  • The bronze cast was displayed in the gallery.
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Images of cast

  • cast: supportive device for broken bones
    supportive device for broken bones
  • cast: object made by pouring material into a mold
    object made by pouring material into a mold

Expressions with cast

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look for ideas or solutions without a clear plan
The team cast around for new marketing strategies.
stop considering or thinking about
He cast aside all doubts and proceeded with the plan..
throw something out or discard
He decided to cast away the old furniture..
cause uncertainty about something's truth or validity
The new evidence cast doubt on his alibi.
block light to create a shadow
The tree cast a shadow on the ground.
search broadly in many places or options
They cast their net far and wide to find the best candidate.

Origin of cast

Latin, castus (pure)

Examples of cast in a sentence

  • Voters cast their choices electronically this year.
  • His apology was cast in sincere words.
  • The proposal was cast in a formal manner.
  • The artisan cast the clay into a beautiful vase.
  • They cast the metal into intricate shapes.
  • She cast her fishing line far into the lake.

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  1. French:voter, distribution, ...
  2. German:abstimmen, Besetzung, ...
  3. Italian:esprimere, cast, ...
  4. Spanish:emitir, elenco, ...
  5. Portuguese:lançar, elenco, ...
  6. Chinese:投票, 演员阵容, ...
  7. Japanese:投票する, キャスト, ...
  8. Arabic:أَدْلَى, فَرِيق التَّمْثِيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַצְבִּיעַ, צֶוֶת שַׂחְקָנִים, ...
  10. Russian:голосовать, актерский состав, ...
  11. Ukrainian:голосувати, акторський склад, ...
  12. Hindi:वोट डालना, कलाकार मंडली, ...
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