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audition
[ aw-dish-uhn ]
noun
- a trial hearing given to a singer, actor, or other performer to test suitability for employment, professional training or competition, etc.
- a reading or other simplified rendering of a theatrical work, performed before a potential backer, producer, etc.
- the act, sense, or power of hearing.
- something that is heard.
verb (used with or without object)
- to try or compete in an audition:
to audition aspiring actors; to audition for the leading role.
audition
/ ɔːˈɪʃə /
noun
- a test at which a performer or musician is asked to demonstrate his ability for a particular role, etc
- the act, sense, or power of hearing
verb
- to judge by means of or be tested in an audition
Other Word Forms
- ·徱tDz· noun
- a·徱tDz noun
- ܲa·徱tDzԱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of audition1
Example Sentences
The tome evolved from what Boneta originally envisioned as a screenplay inspired by some of the roles he had auditioned for and lost.
“I actually took that audition just so I could tell the director how disgusting it was,” says Jessica.
If Pollock's streak of success extends to the Aviva Stadium and his final and toughest Lions audition, he could well make the squad cut five days later.
Lowrie had originally auditioned for the role of Ken Barlow prior to the show's launch, and appeared in the first episode at the age of 24.
"Instead of doing a screen test and auditions, it was like, 'we've seen your videos, here's your mic, here's your earpiece, off you pop'," he says.
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