audition

/ɔːdˈɪʃən/

/ɑˈdɪʃən/

Audition

the ability to hear; the auditory faculty

a meeting with filmmakers during which they ask the actor or actress to perform a short scene to see if they are suitable for a role

synonyms : tryout

to audition

MAIN VERB

being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting

to give a short performance in order to get a role in a movie, play, show, etc.

synonyms : try out

Examples

1. I auditioned for a small role in the school drama.

2. She auditioned for the character of the queen.

3. The actress was practicing her lines before the audition.

4. The actor's lanky appearance and unique features made him stand out in auditions for unusual roles.