Audition | Mean of audition in English Dictionary

/ɑˈdɪʃən/

• Noun
• a short performance to show the talents of someone (such as an actor or a musician) who is being considered for a role in a play, a position in an orchestra, etc.
1. Auditions will be held next week for the spring musical.
2. He went to an audition for a new TV show.
3. She had an audition for the starring role but wound up with a bit part.
• Verb
• to try out for a role in a play or film, a position in an orchestra, etc.
1. When he came in to audition, he was very charming.
2. She auditioned for the starring role.
• to test (someone) in an audition
1. They auditioned several girls for the role.
2. We will audition dancers today.