Definition of "audition" in English

noun

1. (countable) A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.

   • I've been to five auditions this week.

2. (uncountable) The sense of hearing.

   • His audition was poor.

3. An act of hearing; being heard.

4. (rare) Something heard.

verb

1. (transitive) To evaluate one or more performers in through an audition.

   • We auditioned several actors for the part.

2. (intransitive) To take part in such a performance.

   • Several actors auditioned for the part.