English · Word Candidate

audition

/ɑˈdɪʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: auditions · auditioning · auditioned

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Meaning · English

A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.

Noun

I've been to five auditions this week.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The sense of hearing.

Noun

His audition was poor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To evaluate one or more performers in through an audition.

Verb

We auditioned several actors for the part.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To take part in such a performance.

Verb

Several actors auditioned for the part.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “audition” mean?

A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.

Is “audition” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.