audition Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the ability to hear; the auditory faculty
    auditory sense; sense of hearing; auditory modality; hearing.
    • his hearing was impaired
  2. noun a test of the suitability of a performer
    tryout.
  3. verb perform in order to get a role
    try out.
    • She auditioned for a role on Broadway

WordNet

Au*di"tion noun
Etymology
L. auditio.
Definitions
  1. The act of hearing or listening; hearing.
    Audition may be active or passive; hence the difference between listening and simple hearing. Dunglison.

Webster 1913