audition
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Definitions
noun
- A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.“I've been to five auditions this week.”
- The sense of hearing.“His audition was poor.”
- An act of hearing; being heard.
- Something heard.
verb
- To evaluate one or more performers in through an audition.“We auditioned several actors for the part.”
- To take part in such a performance.“Several actors auditioned for the part.”
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Synonyms
castingtryouthearingtry outauditory modalityauditory sensesense of hearinghearheardinterviewexaminationtrialtestquestioningrecruitmentmaintenance