casting

Intermediate

/ˈkæs.tɪŋ/

noun
the choice of actors to play particular parts in a play, film, or show; the process of making this choice

casting in a sentence

  • “The chairperson has the casting vote.”
  • “The casting of the leads proved difficult.”
  • “Casting starts soon for a new series based on the singer's life.”
  • “She involves herself in every aspect of the production from casting to marketing.”

What does “casting” mean?

casting (noun) means the choice of actors to play particular parts in a play, film, or show; the process of making this choice. It is pronounced /ˈkæs.tɪŋ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "casting" mean?
casting (noun) means: the choice of actors to play particular parts in a play, film, or show; the process of making this choice
How do you pronounce "casting"?
"casting" is pronounced /ˈkæs.tɪŋ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "casting" in a sentence?
Here is "casting" used in a sentence: The chairperson has the casting vote.

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