casting

cast-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The process of selecting actors for roles in a play, film, or production.

  2. 2.

    Present participle of cast.

  3. 3.

    An object made by pouring molten material into a mold.

  4. 4.

    The act of throwing a fishing line.

Forms

plural: castings

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    casting call — an audition notice for actors
  • •
    casting couch — (informal) the practice of offering roles in exchange for sexual favors
  • •
    casting director — the person responsible for selecting actors
  • •
    casting vote — a deciding vote when others are equally divided

Related words

See also: audition, cast, mold
Synonyms: audition, molding, selection

Etymology

From Old Norse kasta ("to throw") with the English suffix -ing, used both as a verbal noun and present participle.