auditioning
word · lemma: audition
/ɑˈdɪʃənɪŋ/
/ɔːdˈɪʃənɪŋ/
Definition
Participating in a short performance to show your skills, usually to try to get a role in a play, movie, or show.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used in performing arts for roles in acting, singing, or dancing. The phrase 'auditioning for' is very common. Not used for job interviews outside of performance fields.
Spanish: audicionar - hacer pruebas (en teatro/cine)Portuguese (BR): fazer teste (para atuação) - audicionarPortuguese (PT): fazer audição - fazer teste (para atuar)Chinese (Simplified): 试镜Chinese (Traditional): 試鏡Hindi: ऑडिशन देनाArabic: إجراء اختبار أداءBengali: অডিশন দিচ্ছিRussian: проходить прослушивание - участвовать в кастингеJapanese: オーディションを受けるVietnamese: tham gia thử vaiKorean: 오디션을 보다Turkish: seçmelere katılmakUrdu: آڈیشن دیناIndonesian: mengikuti audisi
Example Sentences
I am auditioning as a singer tomorrow.
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She is auditioning for the school play.
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Many actors are auditioning for the same movie role.
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I've been auditioning all week, and it's exhausting!
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He kept auditioning until he finally got a part.
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We're auditioning for the new dance crew this weekend.
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