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audition

[aw-dish-uhn] / ɔˈdɪʃ ən /
NOUN
test of ability
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You started the show when you were 14 and famously lied about your age for your audition.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Saints are auditioning kickers after third-year player Blake Grupe missed two field goal attempts Sunday during a loss to the Atlanta Falcons, bringing his total of misses this season to eight.

From Los Angeles Times

When it came time for casting, approximately 20 women auditioned to play Ray’s wife, but Heaton nailed it, with a bold choice setting her apart.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the first time True and her dad, Forest Whitaker, had worked together on an audition, and she said they went through the materials for hours.

From Los Angeles Times

The young director worked closely with the community, auditioning nonprofessional and professional actors, but admits “it was a really hard job” that took a year and a half.

From Los Angeles Times