audition

/AA0 D IH1 SH AH0 N/
noun
  1. 1

    A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.

    โ€œI've been to five auditions this week.โ€

  2. 2

    The sense of hearing.

    โ€œHis audition was poor.โ€

  3. 3

    An act of hearing; being heard.

  4. 4

    Something heard.

verb
  1. 1

    To evaluate one or more performers in through an audition.

    โ€œWe auditioned several actors for the part.โ€

  2. 2

    To take part in such a performance.

    โ€œSeveral actors auditioned for the part.โ€

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