casting
word · lemma: cast
/ˈkæstɪŋ/
KAS-ting
/kˈɑːstɪŋ/
KAH-sting
Definition
The process of choosing actors for roles in a film, TV show, or play, or the process of shaping metal or other materials by pouring them into a mold.
Usage & Nuances
In entertainment, 'casting' refers to actor selection ('casting director', 'casting call'). In industry, 'metal casting'. Common error: don't confuse 'casting' (the process) with 'cast' (the group of actors). Informal: 'casting' is usually for films/TV/stage.
Spanish: casting - reparto (elenco) - fundición (metal)Portuguese (BR): elenco - fundição (metal)Portuguese (PT): elenco - fundição (metal)Chinese (Simplified): 选角 - 铸造Chinese (Traditional): 選角 - 鑄造Hindi: कास्टिंग - भूमिका चयन - ढलाई (धातु)Arabic: اختيار الممثلين - صب (معادن)Bengali: কাস্টিং - টাকায়ি (ধাতু ঢালাই)Russian: кастинг - литьё (металла)Japanese: キャスティング - 鋳造（ちゅうぞう）Vietnamese: tuyển vai - đúc (kim loại)Korean: 캐스팅 - 주조 (금속)Turkish: casting - döküm (metal)Urdu: کاسٹنگ - ڈھلائی (دھات)Indonesian: casting - pengecoran (logam)
Example Sentences
The movie's casting took three months.
basic
She works at a casting agency.
basic
Iron casting is common in factories.
basic
He went to five casting calls before getting a part.
natural
The director praised the excellent casting choices.
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Modern casting techniques allow complex metal shapes.
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