audition

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According to Thorsen, the format of the audition was as follows:

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  1. noun A trial performance, as by an actor, dancer, or musician, to demonstrate suitability or skill.
  2. noun The sense or power of hearing.
  3. noun The act of hearing.
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  • "The queue for the audition was so long, it was like The X Factor," said Mrs Patel. —  Blogposts | guardian.co.uk
  • According to Thorsen, the format of the audition was as follows: —  The Herald-Mail Online
  • One added bonus of writing new scenes for the audition is that you don't get completely burned out on the real scenes. —  johnaugust.com
  • "If not audition, then what would be a better name?" —  Okazu
  • Kara thought the audition was a joke, which truly upset poor, hopeful Rebecca. —  TV Envy
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Etymologies (2)

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  1. Latin audītiō, audītiōn-, from audītus, past participle of audīre, to hear; see au- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. from Latin auditio(n-), a hearing, listening, from audire, past participle auditus, hear: see audient.
 

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