audition

noun

  1. A performance, by an aspiring performer, to demonstrate suitability or talent.

    "I've been to five auditions this week."

  2. The sense of hearing.

    "His audition was poor."

  3. An act of hearing; being heard.

  4. Something heard.

Synonyms: casting, tryout

verb

  1. To evaluate one or more performers in through an audition.

    "We auditioned several actors for the part."

  2. To take part in such a performance.

    "Several actors auditioned for the part."