[ɔːˈdɪʃn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an interview for a role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician, consisting of a practical demonstration of the candidate's suitability and skill
(e.g: the Royal Ballet gave Nicola an audition)

- the power of hearing or listening


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘power of hearing or listening’): from Latin auditio(n-), from audire ‘hear’. Sense 1 of the noun dates from the late 19th century

[ɔːˈdɪʃn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- perform an audition
(e.g: I auditioned and was lucky enough to get the part)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘power of hearing or listening’): from Latin auditio(n-), from audire ‘hear’. Sense 1 of the noun dates from the late 19th century