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Added 9 October 2026

audition

/ɑˈdɪʃən/ noun

Latin root: audītiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about audition at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The ability to hear; the auditory faculty.
his hearing was impaired
A test of the suitability of a performer.

verb

Perform in order to get a role.
She auditioned for a role on Broadway

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French audicion, from Latin audītiō, from audiō (“to hear”).

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