audition

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A short performance to show whether an actor, singer, or musician is suitable for a role.

   I've been to five auditions this week.

2. 2
   verb

   To perform in order to try to get a role or place.

   She auditioned for a part in the musical.

3. 3
   verb

   To test performers by having them perform for a role.

   We auditioned several actors for the lead part.

Borrowed from Middle French audicion, from Latin audītiō, from audiō (“to hear”).

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