audition
noun
a trial hearing given to a singer, actor, or other performer to test suitability for employment, professional training or competition, etc.
has auditioned
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present perfectof audition (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The five-piece act has auditioned to play at next year's Glastonbudget music festival in response to the male-dominated line-ups at other UK festivals.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2021
As anyone who has auditioned NYC actors can attest, the vast majority of students who attend these schools, at great personal expense, never learn to act.
From New York Times ● Dec. 1, 2017
At this point every actor in the galaxy between the ages of 18 and 30 has auditioned for the iconic role.
From Time ● Jan. 12, 2016
Over the past few weeks, the team has auditioned roughly 80 candidates at their practice facility in El Segundo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2015
“It’s kind of weird coming into this arena and not having on a Georgetown jersey,” said Clark, who also has auditioned for Miami and San Antonio.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 12, 2012
