Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

audition

[aw-dish-uhn] / ɔˈdɪʃ ən /
NOUN
test of ability
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

So it’s entirely understandable if most of us aren’t into the labor aspect of the Lanterns’ audition process.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

But an impromptu audition with material from “Othello” suddenly swerved him into the acting profession — where he has done quite well.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

She didn't make it as a TV researcher, but impressed in an audition for the BBC's first digital channel, BBC Choice, and went on to present for the Welsh language channel S4C.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Local television producers caught wind and arranged a live audition at the Pine Tavern.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Maybe Ariana would even let me film my audition video in the shop’s kitchen.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

Internships in a wider range of fields increasingly function like auditions where students temporarily perform the duties of new hires.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Miller said the filmmakers initially looked at auditions from actors local to their Massachusetts shoot for the small role, before deciding a notable figure should cameo instead.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Anybody aged 12 and over can apply for the series, although those aged under 18 attending open auditions must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Idea in mind, the group was not created through auditions or strategic casting.

From BBC May 16, 2026

I need to be ready for the auditions later this spring.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

Reynolds first auditioned for “Ted Lasso” in the spring of 2025 while appearing in a production of “The Seagull” at the Barbican in London.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

She managed to see off 300,000 other teenagers who auditioned during a global casting search, to secure just one of the four coveted roles.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

After three final women auditioned, Burley explained how the casting director told the group to "make your mind up".

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

And there have already been at least one sort of confirmed person, the actor Tom Francis, auditioned.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

The school with a selection committee who dropped their jaws when I auditioned with Puccini’s “Vissi d’arte” last Saturday.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

Hansard played the role of guitarist Outspan Foster, despite not originally auditioning for the part.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

As luck would have it, I won a senior-year acting competition, landed an agent and began auditioning.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

He conducted his briefing as if he was auditioning for the job he already holds.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2026

I remember coming here for pilot season and — to speak to L.A. sort of dying in terms of stuff happening here or whatever — you’d be auditioning, sometimes three times a day.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2026

But now it feels like I’m auditioning for Broadway with no training and an empty résumé.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




Vocabulary lists containing audition


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training