audition

[ aw-dish-uh n ]
/ ɔˈdɪʃ ən /

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.

Origin of audition

1590–1600; (< Middle French) < Latin audītiōn- (stem of audītiō hearing). See auditive, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM audition

au·di·tion·er, noun re·au·di·tion, noun un·au·di·tioned, adjective

Words nearby audition

audiovisual aids, audiphone, audit, audit bureau of circulation, audit trail, audition, auditionee, auditioner, auditive, auditor, auditor general

British Dictionary definitions for auditioner (1 of 2)

auditioner
/ (ɔːˈdɪʃənə) /

noun

a person who attends an audition

British Dictionary definitions for auditioner (2 of 2)

audition
/ (ɔːˈdɪʃən) /

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

Word Origin for audition

C16: from Latin audītiō a hearing, from audīre to hear

Medical definitions for auditioner

audition
[ ô-dĭsh′ən ]

n.

The sense, ability, or power of hearing.