CASTING

(physical) to move, or be moved, away.

To direct (one's eyes, gaze etc.).

To add up (a column of figures, accounts etc.); cross-cast refers to adding up a row of figures.

(social) to predict, to decide, to plan.

To perform, bring forth (a magical spell or enchantment).

To throw (light etc.) on or upon something, or in a given direction.

To give birth to (a child) prematurely; to miscarry.

To shape (molten metal etc.) by pouring into a mould; to make (an object) in such a way.

To twist or warp (of fabric, timber etc.).

To bring the bows of a sailing ship on to the required tack just as the anchor is weighed by use of the headsail; to bring (a ship) round.

To deposit (a ballot or voting paper); to formally register (one's vote).

To change a variable type from, for example, integer to real, or integer to text.

Example: "Casting is generally an indication of bad design."

Of dogs, hunters: to spread out and search for a scent.

To set (a bone etc.) in a cast.

To open a circle in order to begin a spell or meeting of witches.

To broadcast.

Example: "The streamer was the first to cast footage of the new game."