1
: something (such as the excrement of an earthworm) that is cast out or off
2
: the act of one that casts: such as
a
: the throwing of a fishing line by means of a rod and reel
b
: the assignment of parts and duties to actors or performers
3
: something cast in a mold
Examples of casting in a Sentence
The workers make metal castings for truck engines.
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Category rules for eligibility and voting for the inaugural Academy Award for achievement in casting have been codified.
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
That’s a story that still resonates, as Ringwald notes, and one that could prove ripe for a remake, albeit with some creative and clever casting.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
Garner's casting as the Silver Surfer—traditionally depicted in Marvel comics as the male character Norrin Radd—marks a bold pivot in the franchise's third cinematic adaptation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
In an interesting bit of casting, season 3 will also see the return of Rosemarie DeWitt, who appeared in a single season 2 appearance as Kathy, Aidan's ex.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Paul Grein, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
That’s a story that still resonates, as Ringwald notes, and one that could prove ripe for a remake, albeit with some creative and clever casting.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
Garner's casting as the Silver Surfer—traditionally depicted in Marvel comics as the male character Norrin Radd—marks a bold pivot in the franchise's third cinematic adaptation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
In an interesting bit of casting, season 3 will also see the return of Rosemarie DeWitt, who appeared in a single season 2 appearance as Kathy, Aidan's ex.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Casting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casting. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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