audition meaning and definition

AUDITION noun

Definition of audition (noun)

1. the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
   • "his hearing was impaired"
   • synonyms: auditory modality, auditory sense, hearing, sense of hearing
2. a test of the suitability of a performer
   • synonyms: tryout

AUDITION verb

Definition of audition (verb)

1. perform in order to get a role
   • "She auditioned for a role on Broadway"
   • synonyms: try out