audition

(noun, verb)

noun

1. the ability to hear; the auditory faculty

Similar word(s): hearing

Definition categories: thought, modality, exteroception

2. a test of the suitability of a performer

Similar word(s): tryout

Definition categories: act, run, test, trial

Sentences with audition as a noun:

- I've been to five auditions this week.

- His audition was poor.

verb

1. perform in order to get a role

- She auditioned for a role on Broadway

Definition categories: creation, perform

Sentences with audition as a verb:

- We auditioned several actors for the part.

- Several actors auditioned for the part.