Audition
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɑˈdɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Audition is a noun meaning (countable) A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.
Meaning
(countable) A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The sense of hearing.
- An act of hearing; being heard.
- (transitive) To evaluate one or more performers in through an audition.
- (intransitive) To take part in such a performance.
- (rare) Something heard.
Example Sentences
His audition was poor.
I've been to five auditions this week.
Several actors auditioned for the part.
We auditioned several actors for the part.
Word Forms
- auditions
- auditioning
- auditioned
Synonyms for audition
Depending on context, synonyms include casting, tryout, hearing, try out.
Antonyms for audition
Common opposites include deafness, surdity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tryout, hearing, try out, casting, hear, heard.
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