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Auditioning: meaning, definitions and examples

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auditioning

 

[ ɔːˈdɪʃənɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

performing for roles

Auditioning refers to the process of performing in front of an audience, typically a panel of judges, to demonstrate one's suitability for a role in a play, film, or other performance. It is a common practice in the entertainment industry where actors showcase their talents and skills.

Synonyms

casting, screen test, test, tryout

Examples of usage

  • She is auditioning for the lead role in the upcoming musical.
  • He spent weeks preparing for his audition at the theater.
  • The director will be auditioning new actors for the series.
  • Auditioning can be a nerve-wracking experience for many performers.

Translations

Translations of the word "auditioning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 audição

🇮🇳 ऑडिशन

🇩🇪 Vorsprechen

🇮🇩 audisi

🇺🇦 прослуховування

🇵🇱 przesłuchanie

🇯🇵 オーディション

🇫🇷 audition

🇪🇸 audición

🇹🇷 seçme

🇰🇷 오디션

🇸🇦 اختبار

🇨🇿 audice

🇸🇰 audícia

🇨🇳 试镜

🇸🇮 avdicija

🇮🇸 próf

🇰🇿 сынақ

🇬🇪 აუდიცია

🇦🇿 sınaq

🇲🇽 audición

Etymology

The word 'auditioning' comes from the Latin 'audīre,' which means 'to hear.' The term evolved as it entered the French language as 'audition,' referring to the act of hearing or listening. By the 19th century, the term was adopted into English, specifically in the context of performance arts, where individuals would showcase their talents before an audience or panel in hopes of being selected for a role. The practice of auditioning has a long-standing tradition in theater and has gradually expanded to include film, television, and various forms of artistic expression. Today's auditioning process often includes cold readings, monologues, and other performance techniques to evaluate an actor's range and suitability for specific roles.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,111, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.