— auditioner , n.
/aw dish"euhn/ , n.
1. a trial hearing given to a singer, actor, or other performer to test suitability for employment, professional training or competition, etc.
2. a reading or other simplified rendering of a theatrical work, performed before a potential backer, producer, etc.
3. the act, sense, or power of hearing.
4. something that is heard.
v.t. , v.i.
5. to try or compete in an audition: to audition aspiring actors; to audition for the leading role.
[ 1590-1600; ( audition- (s. of auditio hearing). See AUDITIVE, -ION ]