Casting
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The process of selecting actors for roles in a film, play, or other production. It can also refer to the act of throwing something forcefully or the process of shaping molten material.
“The casting director is holding auditions for the lead role tomorrow.”
Pronunciation
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cast·ing
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Contains -ING ending; look for the CAST root word
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Worth 10 points; -ING suffix adds value and extends base words
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