audition
noun
a trial hearing given to a singer, actor, or other performer to test suitability for employment, professional training or competition, etc.
is auditioning
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present progressiveof audition (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Blanche has rejected the idea that he is auditioning for the permanent top job, which would require Senate confirmation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Next, directed by Barry Purves, deviates from the concept: its basic gag is that William Shakespeare himself is auditioning for an uninterested Peter Hall.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 19, 2019
If the current roster is auditioning for 2018's top free agents, of whom George is near the top of the list, they're beginning to leave strong impressions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2018
With “#Vote4Pope,” the Irish-bred Bethesda artist is auditioning mothers and daughters for the role of Il Papa.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 21, 2016
One thing led to another, and by Part 3, Dave has landed a deal for his own TV Land series, and Jim is auditioning to play himself on it.
From New York Times ● Jul. 21, 2016
