casting
noun
cast·ing ˈka-stiŋ 
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
Example Sentences
The workers make metal castings for truck engines.
Recent Examples on the Web Season 6 of the series is already planned, and casting has begun for some of the modern monarchs. 
Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 That said, Henry Cavill appearing in the MCU isn’t just fan-casting. Chris Smith, BGR, 7 Sep. 2022 Scott-Smith's work began a few weeks later in 2021 when a full base casting of his body was taken. Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Talk show host Maverick Carter asked Elba about Ackie’s casting, noting that Black American women might criticize a Black British actor playing an American icon. Variety, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Michele’s casting was also mired in controversy around the nature of her taking over the role from Beanie Feldstein, who departed the production early, on July 31. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Talk show host Maverick Carter asked Elba about Ackie’s casting, noting that Black American women might criticize a Black British actor playing an American icon. Zack Sharf, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 As for Lucifer, most hardcore Sandman fans know the graphic novel version was basically inspired by David Bowie, and a few felt moved to point this out to defend their objection to Christie's casting. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 29 Aug. 2022 But the casting represents a reunion for Morgan and The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke – Morgan played patriarch John Winchester on Kripke’s Supernatural. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Aug. 2022 See More
Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 That said, Henry Cavill appearing in the MCU isn’t just fan-casting. Chris Smith, BGR, 7 Sep. 2022 Scott-Smith's work began a few weeks later in 2021 when a full base casting of his body was taken. Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Talk show host Maverick Carter asked Elba about Ackie’s casting, noting that Black American women might criticize a Black British actor playing an American icon. Variety, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Michele’s casting was also mired in controversy around the nature of her taking over the role from Beanie Feldstein, who departed the production early, on July 31. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Talk show host Maverick Carter asked Elba about Ackie’s casting, noting that Black American women might criticize a Black British actor playing an American icon. Zack Sharf, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 As for Lucifer, most hardcore Sandman fans know the graphic novel version was basically inspired by David Bowie, and a few felt moved to point this out to defend their objection to Christie's casting. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 29 Aug. 2022 But the casting represents a reunion for Morgan and The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke – Morgan played patriarch John Winchester on Kripke’s Supernatural. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing casting
Kids Definition
casting
noun
cast·ing
ˈka-stiŋ
1
: the act or action of someone or something that casts
2
: something that is cast in a mold
a bronze casting
3
: cast entry 2 sense 9
Medical Definition
casting
noun
cast·ing
1
: the act or process of making casts or impressions or of shaping in a mold
2
: something cast in a mold
casting
verb
1
as in radiating
to throw or give off spermaceti candles, made from whale oil, are known to cast an exceptionally bright light Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- radiating
- releasing
- shooting
- emitting
- issuing
- eliminating
- expelling
- emanating
- pouring
- evolving
- exhaling
- discharging
- irradiating
- venting
- throwing out
- giving out
- spraying
- evacuating
- expiring
- ejecting
- oozing
- exuding
- jetting
- sending (out)
- erupting
- excreting
- squirting
- secreting
- spouting
- gushing
- spurting
- spewing
- outpouring
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- absorbing
- inhaling
- taking up
- soaking (up)
- sucking (up)
- sponging
2
as in directing
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal cast her eyes skyward for signs of the rescue plane Synonyms & Similar Words
- directing
- aiming
- bending
- setting
- steering
- holding
- focusing
- training
- pinpointing
- heading
- leveling
- levelling
- sighting
- concentrating
- facing
- bearing
- focussing
- orienting
- inclining
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- deflecting
- shunting
- diverting
- curving
- averting
- rechanneling
- sidetracking
- detouring
3
as in preparing
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form carefully cast the letter of complaint as politely as possible Synonyms & Similar Words
- preparing
- composing
- drafting
- writing
- crafting
- framing
- formulating
- molding
- shaping
- making
- drawing up
- fashioning
- sculpturing
- fabricating
- forming
- assembling
- building
- devising
- putting together
- constructing
- couching
- wording
- penning
- phrasing
- verbalizing
- concocting
- stating
- conceiving
- expressing
- authoring
- compounding
- redrafting
- reframing
- reformulating
- inditing
- piecing (together)
4
as in throwing
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm cast a rock into the stream Synonyms & Similar Words
- throwing
- tossing
- hurling
- firing
- flinging
- slinging
- launching
- bowling
- pegging
- pitching
- chucking
- lofting
- lobbing
- heaving
- darting
- flipping
- rolling
- gunning
- pelting
- dashing
- hurtling
- shooting
- catapulting
- projecting
- letting fly
- thrusting
- precipitating
- hooking
- passing
- ejecting
- propelling
- rifling
- bucking
- impelling