audition

as in exam
a short performance to show the talents of someone (such as an actor or a musician) who is being considered for a role in a play, a position in an orchestra, etc. Auditions will be held next week for the spring musical. He went to an audition for a new TV show.

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Recent Examples of audition Companies can avoid costly misfires at the top by shifting focus from credentials to real-world performance, treating interim roles as meaningful auditions and rebuilding mid-level proving grounds. Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025 The audition was from the very first episode, the impetus of the show, where Charlie Cale’s friend gets murdered. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2025 Some of my favorite stuff is that alleyway in Cleveland — that was the audition scene for both of us. Abigail Lee, Variety, 12 July 2025 The national rollout will replicate the local model, with auditions and performances administered through public school districts and education foundations. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for audition
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Noun
  • He was found to have pushed through about 80 candidates who had failed the department’s psychological exam, officials said.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
  • During spring finals this year, the major AI companies fought to win over students by offering free or discounted access to their premium products for help with exam prep and essay writing.
    Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
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  • However, thanks to test screening audience feedback, Danica no longer suffers the same fate as Helen, and Cline didn’t learn that her character would survive the newest Fisherman’s wrath until the middle of June.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2025
  • While the former Boise Young Rider Development Squad members are going wheel to wheel against the best in the world in Europe, the next generation of BYRDS cyclists put their skills to the test at the 38th annual criterium on Saturday in downtown Boise.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • The investigative department of the regional department of the Investigative Committee (IC) of Russia has now organized a procedural examination into the circumstances of the attack, the outlets reported.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 18 July 2025
  • The union’s handling of the collusion arbitration ruling requires a thorough examination and recommitment of the NFLPA’s intentions in its representation of players, regardless of the name on the top of the masthead.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
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  • Among the bright spots for traditional TV were the NBA playoffs and finals — the latter accounting for the top seven broadcast audiences of the month — and a 12 percent bump in cable news viewing.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
  • Broadcast viewing was down 5% from May to represent just 18.5% of total TV, marking the first time ever the category has fallen below a 20% share despite a small boost from the NBA finals.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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  • The students will soon take an advanced placement test with the chance to earn college credit.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
  • Diggins recalled taking a Japanese placement test for Doshisha International School in Kyoto.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025

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“Audition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audition. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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