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KAHST-ing/ˈkɑːstɪŋ/

Casting is the process of choosing actors, or an object shaped in a mould: a casting call; a bronze casting. A cast is the group of actors (already in the dictionary); mould is the hollow shape. Credit the casting, then name the director. Mix-up: costing; castle. Do not write casting for the whole film budget.

Meaning

The process of choosing actors, or an object shaped in a mould.

Examples

• “Credit the casting in the media write-up, then name the director.”
• “A bronze casting featured in the museum label, which is the moulded-object sense.”

Good to know

casting call / director; a bronze casting. Group of actors: cast. Trap: costing. Media, art, and design. Choosing actors, or a moulded object — specify.

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