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audition

au·di·tion

UK/ɑˈdɪʃən/ US/ɔˈdɪʃən/ common
verb (1) noun (2)

verb

1.

perform in order to get a role

  • “She auditioned for a role on Broadway”
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noun

1.

the ability to hear; the auditory faculty

  • “his hearing was impaired”
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2.

a test of the suitability of a performer

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Origin

Borrowed from Middle French audicion, from Latin audītiō, from audiō (“to hear”).

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