auditions
word · lemma: audition
/ˌɔˈdɪʃənz/
aw-DI-shuhnz
/ɔːdˈɪʃənz/
aw-DI-shuhnz
Definition
Tests where actors, singers, dancers, or other performers demonstrate their skills to try to get a role in a play, movie, show, or group.
Usage & Nuances
Common in theater, film, dance, and music contexts. Used as both noun and verb ("have auditions", "to audition"). Usually plural for group or multiple events. Not the same as "interview"—an audition requires performing.
Spanish: audicionesPortuguese (BR): audiçõesPortuguese (PT): audiçõesChinese (Simplified): 试镜Chinese (Traditional): 試鏡Hindi: ऑडिशनArabic: اختبارات الأداءBengali: অডিশনRussian: прослушивания - кастингиJapanese: オーディションVietnamese: buổi thử vai - buổi thử giọng - buổi castingKorean: 오디션Turkish: seçmeler - denemeUrdu: آڈیشنزIndonesian: audisi
Example Sentences
She was nervous before her auditions.
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Have you ever gone to any auditions for TV shows?
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The auditions lasted all weekend, but only a few people got callbacks.
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The school held auditions for the play.
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Many singers went to the auditions.
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He’s always excited to talk about his past auditions, even the ones he didn’t pass.
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