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audition

/ɔːˈdɪʃən/
au · di · tion /ɔː · ˈdɪ · ʃən/
English Definition
n./v. trial for a performance
中文释义
试演，试唱
Significado en Español
audición, prueba
한국어 뜻
오디션, 시연
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
buổi thử giọng, thử vai
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Example Sentence

He had an audition for the play.

他参加了试镜。

Synonyms
tryout test
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audio (auditory) + tion (noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “audition” as used in the sentence: “The director called them in for an audition to see who best fit the role in the play.”

  1. A rehearsal
  2. B interview
  3. C survey
  4. D possession
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B — interview. “audition” means n./v. trial for a performance

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He was very nervous before his ______ for the school play.

  1. A graduation
  2. B audition
  3. C celebration
  4. D vacation
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B — audition. “audition” means n./v. trial for a performance

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Common questions about “audition”

What does “audition” mean?

audition — n./v. trial for a performance. In Chinese: 试演，试唱.

How do you pronounce “audition”?

audition is pronounced /ɔːˈdɪʃən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: au · di · tion.

How do you use “audition” in a sentence?

He had an audition for the play. (他参加了试镜。)

What are synonyms for “audition”?

tryout, test — all close in meaning to audition (n./v. trial for a performance).

Is “audition” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. audition appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “audition”?

audio (auditory) + tion (noun)

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