audition
noun
a trial hearing given to a singer, actor, or other performer to test suitability for employment, professional training or competition, etc.
auditioned
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past participleof audition.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof audition.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
auditionnouna trial hearing given to a singer, actor, or other performer to test suitability for employment, professional training or competition, etc.
Example Sentences
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He said he initially auditioned to play Gareth but was "very very glad they called me back".
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
After I auditioned at UNCSA, I was accepted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
After three final women auditioned, Burley explained how the casting director told the group to "make your mind up".
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Monson de Kansky auditioned for Colonel Wassily de Basil’s Ballet Russe while they were touring in America.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
I reach into my bag and pull out the brooch I auditioned with—Mama’s brooch.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
