ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (uncountable) The sense of hearing.
  2. An act of hearing; being heard.
  3. (transitive) To evaluate one or more performers in through an audition.
  4. (intransitive) To take part in such a performance.
  5. (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

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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