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 In between his auditions, Zelig wanted to share tips with other kids also hoping to make it to Broadway one day. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 30 July 2026 Ripa and Consuelos met in 1995 during Consuelos’ audition for ABC’s All My Children. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Video auditions will be accepted for those who cannot attend their state’s specific date. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 29 July 2026 Available degree programs vary by campus, and some programs, including nursing and those requiring a portfolio or audition, may not be eligible. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for audition
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  1. exam
  2. test
  3. examination
  4. final
  5. placement test
Noun
  • The measure also prohibits undocumented students from enrolling in adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges, which help prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This control exam will apply not only to those who secured a spot at UNAM based on this year’s test but also to everyone who would have been admitted based on minimum successful scores in their program of study since 2021.
    — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of exam
Noun
  • Infrared guides autonomy The tests centered on a sensor package known as the Legion Pod, which tracked a live T-38 aircraft during flight.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Future tests could include trying to use giant arms at its Starbase launching site in Texas to grab the rocket and its booster upon its hovering return to earth.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of test
Noun
  • No sentence in corporate life sounds more like the beginning of an examination, and none more dependably marks the end of one.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Among the most notable figures in this year’s report were 157 domestic abuse forensic exams conducted through the organization’s strangulation examination program, which launched in the past two years.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of examination
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  • Part of ‘The Invincibles’ Baresi was part of the Italy squad that won the 1982 World Cup and captained the team to the 1994 final, which ended in a narrow penalty shootout loss to Brazil, with Baresi among the players who failed to score.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • But knowing how these shows work, Aaron will probably go home and Bryan and Bi will make it to the final to continue their rivalry there.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 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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