audition
Americannoun
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a trial hearing given to a singer, actor, or other performer to test suitability for employment, professional training or competition, etc.
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a reading or other simplified rendering of a theatrical work, performed before a potential backer, producer, etc.
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the act, sense, or power of hearing.
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something that is heard.
verb (used with or without object)
noun
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a test at which a performer or musician is asked to demonstrate his ability for a particular role, etc
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the act, sense, or power of hearing
verb
Other Word Forms
- auditioner noun
- reaudition noun
- unauditioned adjective
Etymology
Origin of audition
1590–1600; (< Middle French ) < Latin audītiōn- (stem of audītiō hearing). See auditive, -ion
Example Sentences
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“I’m just taking meetings and auditioning like every other late 50s white comedy guy in L.A., sitting around waiting for the phone to ring.”
From Los Angeles Times
“It was really weird being on that side of the audition process,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times
But Skinner's use of Park - which has proven to be effective - could be a good audition for what Wiegman can do with her at England.
From BBC
As part of the auditioning process, she flew out to Miami from Mexicali to try out for the role.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s fitting, then, that she had to audition to get into the field in which she’s become so renowned.
From Los Angeles Times
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