au·di·tion (ô-dĭsh'ən)
n.

1. A trial performance, as by an actor, dancer, or musician, to demonstrate suitability or skill.
2. The sense or power of hearing.
3. The act of hearing.

v., -tioned, -tion·ing, -tions.

v.intr.
To take part in a trial performance: auditioned for the role and got it.

v.tr.
To evaluate (a person) in a trial performance.

[Latin audītiō, audītiōn-, from audītus, past participle of audīre, to hear.]

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