casting
|cast-ing|
🇺🇸
/ˈkæstɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɑːstɪŋ/
(cast)
throw or assign
Etymology
'casting' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'castian,' where 'cast-' meant 'to throw or project.'
'castian' transformed into the Middle English word 'casten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cast.'
Initially, it meant 'to throw or project,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to acting and manufacturing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of choosing actors for a play, movie, or other production.
The casting for the new movie was completed last week.
Synonyms
Noun 2
an object made by pouring molten metal or other material into a mold.
The factory specializes in the casting of metal parts.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'cast'.
She is casting a spell in the play.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41