as in exam
a short performance to show the talents of someone (such as an actor or a musician) who is being considered for a role in a play, a position in an orchestra, etc.
Auditions will be held next week for the spring musical. He went to an audition for a new TV show.
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Recent Examples of audition
Episodes showing auditions will air every Tuesday until August, when live episodes are slated to start.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 21 May 2025
After blind auditions, battles, knockouts, playoffs, and live shows, the winner of The Voice Season 27 was finally revealed.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Next up: Dillane is going home to London to do some auditions.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Since then, she's gotten back into the audition process.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 21 May 2025
After blind auditions, battles, knockouts, playoffs, and live shows, the winner of The Voice Season 27 was finally revealed.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Next up: Dillane is going home to London to do some auditions.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Since then, she's gotten back into the audition process.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audition
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The 19-year-old underwent an exam at a hospital and Gray’s DNA was found on her, according to prosecutors.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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The future telescope’s resolution should be high enough to pass a no-glasses eye exam in New York City if the chart of letters were placed in Los Angeles.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The talks in Istanbul are a test of how genuine that engagement is.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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During the test, the H1 was tethered by its head for safety, a common practice during public demonstrations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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The latter two in particular are emblematic of Hayes’ examination of her broader player pool, with both stepping into more important roles given positional absences.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Closer examination reveals tensions that are more subtle but no less profound.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In 2023, the Stars hosted the Golden Knights in Game 6 of the conference finals and lost, 6-0.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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There could be an answer as early as tonight, when the New York Knicks face the Indiana Pacers and attempt to stay in the Eastern Conference finals.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
29 May 2025
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The students will soon take an advanced placement test with the chance to earn college credit.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Diggins recalled taking a Japanese placement test for Doshisha International School in Kyoto.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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“Audition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audition. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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