audition
aw-DIHSHN
Audition (noun) means a short performance given to show a director or panel that you're suitable for a role or job. Example: “Thousands of dancers showed up for the audition.”
noun
1
A short performance given to show a director or panel that you're suitable for a role or job.
"Thousands of dancers showed up for the audition."
"She was nervous before her audition for the lead role."
"He sang a short song for his audition and waited anxiously for the panel's verdict."
verb
1
To perform in order to be judged for a role, or to judge performers this way.
"He auditioned for three different bands before finding the right fit."
"She will audition for the school play on Thursday afternoon."
"The conductor auditioned a dozen young violinists before choosing one."
How to use audition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tryout performance for a role, or the act of trying out.
Common pairings
land an audition
nail the audition
audition for
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Word forms
- Plural
- auditions
- Third person singular
- auditions
- Past tense
- auditioned
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Etymology
From Latin auditio, "a hearing," from audire, "to hear."
Synonyms
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deafness
surdity
Related words
Rhymes for audition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “audition” mean?
The word “audition” means a short performance given to show a director or panel that you're suitable for a role or job. In plain terms, a tryout performance for a role, or the act of trying out.
How do you pronounce “audition”?
“Audition” is pronounced aw-DIHSHN (/ɑˈdɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “audition” in a sentence?
Here is “audition” used in a sentence: “Thousands of dancers showed up for the audition.”
What is another word for “audition”?
Words with a similar meaning to “audition” include hearing.
What is the opposite of “audition”?
The opposite of “audition” — its antonyms — are deafness and surdity.
What part of speech is “audition”?
Depending on how it is used, “audition” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “audition” come from?
The word “audition” comes from Latin. From Latin auditio, "a hearing," from audire, "to hear.".
Is “audition” a common word?
“Audition” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between an audition and an interview?
An audition is a short performance given to show a director or panel that you're suitable for a role, typically for acting, music, or dance, while an interview is a conversation used to assess candidates for jobs generally, without necessarily involving a performance. Auditions are performance-based; interviews are usually discussion-based.
What is the difference between an audition and a hearing?
Audition and hearing can both refer to a tryout, especially in music, where a hearing is a more formal or old-fashioned term for the same kind of evaluative performance. In most modern contexts, audition is the standard word, while hearing appears more in classical music or historical usage.
Can audition be used as a verb?
Yes, audition can be used as a verb meaning to perform in order to be judged for a role, as in 'she auditioned for the part', or to describe judging performers in that way, as in 'the panel auditioned several singers'.
