audition

noun

Definition of auditionnext
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 Deadline reported exclusively earlier this month that James Bond producers and director Denis Villeneuve have begun informing talent who have made the next round of auditions, which will occur later this summer. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 29 June 2026 During The Huns’ audition at the Cellar, Nugent was standing next to club owner/promoter Paul Sampson, who was skeptical of the group’s Catholic schoolboy looks — braces, short haircuts and all. — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 Before graduation, students receive support applying to high school, including help preparing a portfolio or for auditions, and workshops for parents. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 He is most known for his ultra-viral audition show, Coulda Been Records. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for audition
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  1. exam
  2. test
  3. examination
  4. final
  5. placement test
Noun
  • However, then-President Janet Napolitano advised the Board of Regents to phase them out anyway and explore the creation of a UC-specific exam.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • The club’s twice-a-month meetings are a labor of love — just one more thing to add on top of studying for Mandarin and psychology exams, prepping for the SAT, and volunteering with local churches and nonprofits.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 July 2026
Definition of exam
Noun
  • Groups like EdTrust-West and The Campaign for College Opportunity, which champion equity and access to higher education, pushed back and said standardized tests in UC admissions were biased against low-income and minority students.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Chen’s work focuses on using seismological data to improve methods to identify and monitor nuclear tests.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of test
Noun
  • Rescuers took the angler to a nearby landing and turned him over to EMS personnel for examination.
    — Mark Price July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • Medical consultants and therapists provide cardio and nutritional assessments, deep-tissue massages, facials, and gynecological examinations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of examination
Noun
  • The defending Wimbledon champion dominated 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, to reach his second straight Wimbledon final.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Spain is set to face France in Dallas on Tuesday with a shot at the World Cup final on the line.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 July 2026
Definition of final
Noun
  • After taking placement tests, Christopher was enrolled in second grade and Mateo in fourth.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 26 May 2026
  • Within about five months of taking the noncredit ESL classes, a professor encouraged her to take the placement test and move into English coursework for credits.
    — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Definition of placement test

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