audition
noun
a trial hearing given to a singer, actor, or other performer to test suitability for employment, professional training or competition, etc.
auditions
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pluralof audition.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof audition (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
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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The finalists are said to be taking part in auditions with three components - stunts, camera presence and dialogue.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O'Connor are among the actors thought to be taking part in final auditions to play James Bond, according to reports.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Her work in Hollywood initially involved making the journey from the desert to L.A. for auditions.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
Maybe you’ve heard the premise of “The Debut”: Meek suburban wife auditions for a community theater musical despite having no experience or, quite frankly, apparent talent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
As I watch the scholarship auditions that morning, it seems to me they are at a level entirely different from that of most of the competitors from the other high schools.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
