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audition

[aw-dish-uhn] / ɔˈdɪʃ ən /
NOUN
test of ability
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The aspiring actors who auditioned Wednesday hoped to get their chance at a big break similar to the one Chokachi got decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Our casting director came up to set to visit, and she said I was the first person to audition on the first morning of casting.

From Los Angeles Times

His recollection of his Emerson audition, of the “sensation” of sitting in with these musicians and being a part of their sound, makes clear that it is one of his life’s most profound moments.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dance teacher said she auditioned for an "unknown artist" and once cast, the top-secret job involved being sent to the filming location in discreet transport.

From BBC

“A dare? Your audition for drama club? If so, I heartily recommend you for whatever part you’re trying out for, because you really had me convinced—you had me running through the library.”

From Literature