casting

noun

cast·​ing ˈka-stiŋ How to pronounce casting (audio)
Synonyms of castingnext
1
: something (such as the excrement of an earthworm) that is cast out or off
2
: the act of one that casts: such as
a
: the throwing of a fishing line by means of a rod and reel
b
: the assignment of parts and duties to actors or performers
3
: something cast in a mold

Examples of casting in a Sentence

The workers make metal castings for truck engines.
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Pre-production is a long process that includes casting, hiring the crew, scheduling, rehearsals, and so much more — a lot can happen during the weeks and months leading up to filming. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 Absentee voting in Wisconsin discriminates against disabled voters, a judge ruled Tuesday, siding with groups that are seeking to force election officials to allow for electronic casting of ballots. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 That everyday boyishness is the reason Disney Kids & Family’s senior vice president of casting, Brenda Kelly Grant, and her team gravitated to Barton for placement across the Disney portfolio. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 But Hughes’s films, as is often the case in comedy, live or die by the casting. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for casting

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of casting was in the 14th century

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“Casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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Kids Definition

casting

noun
cast·​ing
ˈkas-tiŋ
1
: the act of one that casts
2
: something cast in a mold
3
: cast entry 2 sense 9

Medical Definition

casting

noun
cast·​ing
1
: the act or process of making casts or impressions or of shaping in a mold
2
: something cast in a mold

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