noun net quantity of produce yielded.
2. turn-out ·noun the aggregate number of persons who have come out, as from their houses, for a special purpose.
3. turn-out ·noun a short side track on a railroad, which may be occupied by one train while another is passing on a main track; a shunt; a siding; a switch.
4. turn-out ·noun that which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage; as, a man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine turn-out.
5. turn-out ·noun the act of coming forth; a leaving of houses, shops, ·etc.; ·esp., a quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike;
opposed to lockout.