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audition

noun

Definition of audition

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 Scott recalled the moment Jeff Hiller emerged as the right fit for Larry, a friendly neighbor who reveals that the hivemind cannot lie, after a long search through auditions. — Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 After a highly competitive preliminary audition process, six finalists from across the country were selected to compete in the final round. — Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026 Partnered with Universal Music Group’s REPUBLIC Collective, GIRLS PLANET 2027 expands its global search with in-person auditions in New York, Los Angeles, and London to be held in early November. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 But Ray provided a fitting coda to his two-plus seasons as a Giant, plus a solid audition that might have boosted the club’s asking price. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for audition

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Noun

In addition, catcher Daniel Susac had an MRI exam that showed a fracture of the patella in his left knee.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Atlanta Public Schools improved on this year’s math, social studies and science exams at a rate that outpaced the state’s improvement benchmarks.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of exam

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Noor Kestou, 33, of Commerce, appeared for a preliminary examination on Thursday on an involuntary manslaughter charge, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
And Becca is so sassy too when Mel wants to try to do the examination.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of examination

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Both teams are eyeing crucial points across the two-test series for staying in contention for the 2027 World Test Championship final.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
The 25-year-old from California opened the final with some swagger, popping four aces in the first game, but his self-assurance quickly ebbed.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of final

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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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