casting
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for casting, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process of choosing actors, models, or performers for roles in a film, show, or advert.
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How to use casting
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Etymology
From Middle English castyng, built from cast plus the suffix -ing.
Full origin of casting →Frequently asked questions
What does “casting” mean?
The word “casting” means the process of choosing actors, models, or performers for roles in a film, show, or advert. In plain terms, either picking people for roles, or an object formed by pouring liquid material into a mould.
How do you pronounce “casting”?
“Casting” is pronounced KAHS-tihng (/ˈkæstɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “casting” in a sentence?
Here is “casting” used in a sentence: “The director spent weeks on casting before filming began.”
What part of speech is “casting”?
“Casting” is a noun.
Where does the word “casting” come from?
The word “casting” comes from Middle English. From Middle English castyng, built from cast plus the suffix -ing.
Is “casting” a common word?
“Casting” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “casting” have?
“Casting” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of choosing actors, models, or performers for roles in a film, show, or advert.
What is the difference between casting and acting?
Casting is the process of choosing which actors or performers will play the roles in a film, show, or advert, while acting is the performance the chosen actors actually give. Casting happens before filming and is usually handled by a casting director rather than the actors themselves.
What is the difference between casting and a cast?
In film and theatre, casting is the activity of selecting performers, whereas the cast is the group of performers who have been chosen. Casting is the process; the cast is the result. In metalworking, by contrast, a casting is the solid object produced by pouring molten material into a mould.
What is a casting in metalworking?
In manufacturing, a casting is an object formed by pouring molten metal or another liquid material into a mould and allowing it to set into a solid shape. The term refers to the finished piece, which takes the form of the mould once it cools and hardens.