audition

audition
1. noun

Ive been to five auditions this week.

b) The sense of hearing

His audition was poor.

2. verb
a) To evaluate one or more performers in through an audition

We auditioned several actors for the part.

b) To take part in such a performance

Several actors auditioned for the part.

See Also: audience, auditory

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  • audition — Audition. s. f. v. Terme de pratique qui n a d usage qu en ces deux phrases. L audition des tesmoins, Qui est l action d oüir des tesmoins en justice; & audition de compte, Qui est l action d oüir & examiner un compte …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie française

  • audition — [ô dish′ən] n. [L auditio < pp. of audire: see AUDIENCE] 1. the act or sense of hearing 2. a hearing to test the fitness of an actor, musician, etc., as for a particular job vt. ☆ to give an audition to vi. ☆ to perform in an audition …   English World dictionary

  • Audition — Au*di tion, n. [L. auditio.] The act of hearing or listening; hearing. [1913 Webster] Audition may be active or passive; hence the difference between listening and simple hearing. Dunglison. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • audition — ► NOUN ▪ an interview for a performer in which they give a practical demonstration of their skill. ► VERB ▪ assess or be assessed by an audition …   English terms dictionary

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