'audition' definitions:

Definition of 'audition'

(from WordNet)
noun
The ability to hear; the auditory faculty; "his hearing was impaired" [syn: hearing, audition, auditory sense, sense of hearing, auditory modality]
noun
A test of the suitability of a performer [syn: audition, tryout]
verb
Perform in order to get a role; "She auditioned for a role on Broadway" [syn: audition, try out]

Synonyms of 'audition'

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