auditioning (B2)
verb (present participle)
Pronunciation: /ˌɔːˈdɪʃənɪŋ/
Definition
The process of performing a short piece to demonstrate one's ability for a role in a play, film, musical, or other performance.
Examples
She spent hours rehearsing her monologue before auditioning for the lead part.
The director was impressed by his powerful singing voice during the auditioning process.
Many hopeful dancers were auditioning for a spot in the prestigious ballet company.
How to Use auditioning
- audition for (a role/part) (prepositional phrase)
- To perform to be considered for a specific character or position. — "He was auditioning for the role of Hamlet in the school play."
- audition as (a singer/dancer) (prepositional phrase)
- To perform in the capacity of a particular type of artist. — "They were auditioning as singers for the talent show."
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